Friday, July 10, 2026

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Quote of the day

Quote of the Day
  • John Filson
    Felicity, the companion of content, is rather found in our own breasts than in the enjoyment of external things; And I firmly believe it requires but a little philosophy to make a man happy in whatsoever state he is. This consists in a full resignation to the will of Providence.

This Day in History

This Day in History
  • The Seveso Disaster (1976)
    Around noon on July 10, 1976, an explosion occurred in the ICMESA manufacturing plant north of Milan, Italy, releasing a poisonous cloud of dioxin gas. Although dioxin is toxic—it was an ingredient in the herbicide Agent Orange used during the Vietnam War—evacuation efforts began slowly. Named for the small Italian town most affected, the Seveso disaster led to legislation aimed at preventing chemical accidents. How many animals were slaughtered to prevent toxins from entering the food chain?

Word of the Day

Word of the Day
  • illusionist
    Definition: (noun) Someone who performs magic tricks to amuse an audience. Synonyms: conjurer, magician, prestidigitator. Usage: The illusionist snapped his fingers and was suddenly holding a dove, much to the delight of his adoring audience.

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