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Word of the day
for August 19
godsend n
  1. An instance of unexpected benefit or good fortune; a windfall.
    1. (specifically, British, regional, archaic) The wreck of a ship which has washed up on shore, from which cargo, timber, etc., may be obtained.
  2. A person who provides greatly needed assistance.

Today is World Humanitarian Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to emphasize the work of humanitarian personnel and those who have lost their lives working for humanitarian causes. It marks the day 20 years ago in 2003 when 22 members of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq were killed in a suicide bombing.

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