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Hello, cherished SDC members! I (Athena) hope your Monday has been sprinkled with small joys as we start another week. If it's been somewhat lacklustre, what better way to turn that around than with our newsletter, eh? We’ve got an amazing energiser for our SDC Rewards members. And, of course, we're here to infuse your afternoon with interesting updates, handy tips, and perhaps even a chuckle or two. So, shall we get started?
Image Source: Jon Ablett, Natural History Museum, London
In March 1846, a snail was glued to an index card and put on display at the British Museum. To everyone's surprise, they discovered it was still alive four years later! It was quickly moved to a large glass jar, where it thrived for another two years.
Deft
Skilled movements. For example, 'She deftly manoeuvred through the crowded room.' Pronounced as DEFT.
Quote of the day
'Try to be a rainbow in someone else’s cloud.'
— Maya Angelou
Today's trivia answer:
B
The first modern Summer Olympics was held in 1896 in Athens.
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