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Quote of the day

Quote of the Day
  • Henry David Thoreau
    Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion. What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate.

This Day in History

This Day in History
  • The Running of the First Chicago Marathon (1977)
    The largest marathon in the world at that time, the first running of the Mayor Daley Marathon—now the Bank of America Chicago Marathon—drew 4,200 participants. Since then it has grown both in size and prestige. The race is now capped at 45,000 runners and is considered one of the world's most renowned marathons. The 30th anniversary running of the race was unique in several respects. For one thing, it featured a special CEO challenge, and for another, it was halted after just 3 ½ hours. Why?

Word of the Day

Word of the Day
  • scarecrow
    Definition: (noun) An effigy in the shape of a man to frighten birds away from seeds. Synonyms: straw man. Usage: She was determined, therefore, to contrive as lifelike a scarecrow as ever was seen … so that it should begin its sentinel's duty that very morning.

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