Did you know yellow pencils were once luxury items? In the late 19th century, manufacturers painted them yellow to market premium pencils. It was such a hit that other companies followed suit. Today, we now use yellow pencils regularly!
Labyrinth
A network of passages that is difficult to navigate. For example: ‘The old building was a labyrinth of dark corridors.’ Pronounced as LAB-UH-RINTH.
Quote of the day
'Forever is composed of nows.'
— Emily Dickinson
Today's trivia answer:
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Michelangelo designed the dome of St Peter’s Basilica.
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