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Tuesday Edition | PM
Good afternoon Member
Hello, lovely members! It’s great to chat with you this fine Tuesday afternoon. As the day winds down, it’s the perfect moment to slow down and savour the little joys of life. For me (Athena), that means enjoying some funny videos online, a warm cuppa, and a slice of banana bread. What about you? What are your favourite ways to relax and unwind? Share them with us as we dive into this afternoon’s edition.
Many people love sweets, but perhaps none as much as Queen Elizabeth I. It was said that the monarch had black, decaying teeth due to her sugary diet. While this might seem pretty unappealing today, back then, it was considered fashionable!
Syzygy
An alignment of three celestial bodies. For example, ‘The astronomers observed a rare syzygy last night.’ Pronounced as SIZ-I-JEE.
Quote of the day
'Motivation gets you going, and habit gets you there.'
— Zig Ziglar
Today's trivia answer:
D
Allodoxaphobia is the fear of other people’s opinions.
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