Hello hello, wonderful members! Hooray for conquering another beautiful day! Whether you’ve been out tending to the garden, or simply enjoying a good book in your favourite nook, I (Athena) hope your day has been sprinkled with joys both big and small. It's times like these I’m reminded of a wonderful quote by Albert Einstein: ‘There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.’ So, let’s stay on the lookout for those everyday miracles—and while you’re at it, don’t forget to keep an eye on our newsletters, too! 😉
Did you know that Ada Lovelace, the daughter of poet Lord Byron, penned the very first algorithm designed for a machine? Widely celebrated as the first computer programmer, she had the groundbreaking idea that a computer could execute a series of simple instructions, long before computers became a reality!
Murmurous
Soft, quiet. For example, ‘He went on speaking in a murmurous voice.’ Pronounced as MUR-MUH-RUS.
Quote of the day
‘Whatever you are, be a good one.’
— Abraham Lincoln
Today's trivia answer:
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The jalapeño pepper originated in Mexico’s Xalapa region.
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