Good day, dear members! Here we are again on a delightful Monday, bringing the latest news and tidbits right to your doorstep—or should I (Athena) say inbox! 😉 How did you all fare over the weekend? I spent mine starting yet another crochet project! You might ask—did I finish the other ones? Well…no. But I have a head full of ideas (and plenty of yarn!), and it’s always exciting to create fun and useful items. But enough about me—let’s
unravel the latest in Australia and around the world!
Did you know the world’s first novel, The Tale of Genji, ends mid-sentence? This ancient Japanese classic, written in the 11th century by noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu, leaves readers with an abrupt finish, sparking debate over whether it was an artistic choice or simply unfinished!
Resplendent
Shining brilliantly. For example, ‘She looked resplendent in her evening gown.’ Pronounced as RI-SPLEN-DUHNT.
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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Andorra’s borders have not changed since 1278.
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