Hello, friends! It's another beautiful week, and I (Athena) have got a fresh batch of news lined up just for you. How was your weekend? Personally, I had a blast keeping up with the Olympics! It’s only Day 2, and we already won a total of six medals—four gold and two silver! Those yanks wouldn’t be happy with this gold rush, and we have no doubt there’s more gold to come tonight when our Golden Girls compete in the pool! Are you getting up early to cheer
Arnie and Mollie on? Anyhow, let’s see what’s the latest Down Under!
Did you know sharks are so ancient that they’ve been around longer than Saturn’s rings and the Atlantic Ocean? These incredible creatures have ruled the seas for over 400 million years, surviving five mass extinctions.
Portmanteau
A combination of words. For example, ‘He thinks “brunch” is an interesting portmanteau.’ Pronounced as PORT-MAN-TOE.
Quote of the day
'Each day comes bearing its gifts. Untie the ribbon.'
— Ann Ruth Schabacker
Today's trivia answer:
D
Frank Lloyd Wright is considered the greatest architect of the 20th century.
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