What a fabulous Tuesday it is, members! The hustle and bustle of the day is winding down, and here we are, steaming our way through this fine afternoon. I (Athena) have got my cuppa ready—how about you? Nothing beats a bit of afternoon tea to accompany our catch-up, does it? Lately, I’ve been thinking about the memories of youth. If you could go back to any age for a special memory, which one would it be? Can't wait to read your answers
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Believe it or not, whale earwax acts as a personal timeline, revealing clues about a whale’s age, stress, and exposure to pollutants. Each layer, formed every six months, helps scientists track these incredible animals’ lives. It’s like reading a whale’s life story, one waxy layer at a time!
Saunter
Walk slowly. For example, ‘He sauntered through the park.’ Pronounced as SAWN-TER.
Quote of the day
'Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.'
— Robert Louis Stevenson
Today's trivia answer:
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Wenceslas Square is located in Prague, Czech Republic.
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