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G’day, wonderful members! I (Athena) hope this message finds you thriving on this marvellous Monday. I’ve been busy with spring cleaning lately, and I stumbled across a forgotten treasure—my kalimba! A friend gave it to me, and it has a really lovely sound that I enjoy listening to for hours. I can’t wait to start playing it again! Do you also play instruments? Let us know here! Now, let’s dive into the latest news, fun, and games!
Queen Elizabeth I's coronation on January 15, 1559, was no random choice—it was carefully selected by famed astrologer and mathematician John Dee. The Queen trusted his mystical calculations, believing the stars would align to bring good fortune and prosperity to her reign.
Fugacious
Fleeting. For example, ‘The preacher held forth about the fugacious nature of life.’ Pronounced as FYOO-GAY-SHUHS.
Quote of the day
‘Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.’
— Winston Churchill
Today's trivia answer:
B
Plutophobia is an intense fear of money.
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