Good afternoon, members! Would you look at that, we’ve jumped right into Friday, haven’t we? What was the week like for you—did it zoom past like a rocket, or was it a sweet snail’s pace? Whichever it is, I (Dani) hope it was still able to keep you grooving with a smile. I'm in a chipper mood myself as we enter the weekend, and mostly because I saw this funny video of a bloke singing about parallel parking! What a random thing to sing about,
eh? Now that I’ve got you smiling, let’s jump on over to our stories today!
Cauliflowers make a faint sound as they grow quickly, sometimes up to an inch daily under ideal conditions. This fast growth causes the florets in their popcorn-like heads to rub against each other, which farmers call ‘cauliflower creak’.
Assiduous
Diligent or careful. For example, ‘No wonder he got promoted. He was assiduous in his work.’ Pronounced as UH-SI-JOO-UHS.
Quote of the day
'The best way out is always through.’
— Robert Frost
Today's trivia answer:
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Elephants' gestation period lasts for 18 to 22 months.
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