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Friday Edition | PM
Good afternoon Member
Welcome to a fabulous Friday afternoon, members! How are you wrapping up the week? I (Dani) am hoping to get a good back massage and maybe spend a bit on some retail therapy. 😉 Whether you’re planning to be out and about or stay at home in comfort, here’s to a weekend of joy and relaxation! What activities help you relax? We’re always keen to hear your thoughts, so share them here. In the meantime, let’s jump over to our fresh set of stories this afternoon.
Major volcanic eruptions can send huge amounts of ash and gas high into the atmosphere, where they block some of the sun’s rays and are carried around the globe by air currents. These aerosols can actually alter Earth's climate for several years.
Ethereal
Heavenly or too perfect for this world. For example, ‘The windows give the church an ethereal glow.’ Pronounced as I-THEER-EE-UHL.
Quote of the day
'Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.'
— Tenzin Gyatso
Today's trivia answer:
c
Christopher Reeve played Superman in four films.
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