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Word of the day for May 1
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synaesthesia n | |
Russian journalist and mnemonist Solomon Shereshevsky, who was said to experience a powerful form of synaesthesia in which stimulation of one of his senses produced a reaction in all the others, died on this day in 1958. | |
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Word of the day for May 2
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turn turtle v | |
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles premiered as comic book characters this month 35 years ago in 1984. | |
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Word of the day for May 3
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Betteridge's law proper n | |
Today is World Press Freedom Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of freedom of the press and remind governments of their duty to respect and uphold the right to freedom of expression. | |
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Word of the day for May 4
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walking carpet n | |
May the Fourth – oops, the Force – be with you! Today is observed as Star Wars Day by fans of the franchise. | |
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Word of the day for May 5
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lustrum n | |
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Word of the day for May 6
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staid adj | |
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Word of the day for May 7
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calumny n | |
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Word of the day for May 8
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megapolitan adj | |
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Word of the day for May 9
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system n | |
Venezuelan orchestral conductor, educator, and politician José Antonio Abreu, who founded the non-profit classical music education programme called El Sistema, was born on this date 80 years ago in 1939. | |
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Word of the day for May 10
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abstract away v | |
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Word of the day for May 11
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brubru n | |
Today, the second Saturday of May in 2019, is the first of the two World Migratory Bird Days in the year. These days were established by the Secretariats of the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals to highlight the importance of protecting migratory birds and their habitats. | |
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Word of the day for May 12
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motherhood statement n | |
Today, the second Sunday of May in 2019, is celebrated in many countries as Mother’s Day. | |
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Word of the day for May 13
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slip-up n | |
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Word of the day for May 14
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up to something adj | |
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Word of the day for May 15
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primigravida n | |
Today is designated by the United Nations as the International Day of Families to promote awareness of issues relating to families and to increase knowledge of the social, economic and demographic processes affecting families. | |
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Word of the day for May 16
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terse adj | |
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Word of the day for May 17
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fjord n | |
Today is Norwegian Constitution Day, which celebrates the signing of the Constitution of Norway in Eidsvoll on this day 205 years ago in 1814. | |
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Word of the day for May 18
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schlubby adj | |
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Word of the day for May 19
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gnomon n | |
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Word of the day for May 20
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radiole n | |
Today is European Maritime Day, which seeks to raise European citizens’ awareness of the seas and their importance. | |
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Word of the day for May 21
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orature n | |
Today is the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development or Diversity Day, which is recognized by the United Nations to highlight the value of cultural diversity and the need for people to live together in harmony. | |
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Word of the day for May 22
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mouthbrooder n | |
Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity (also known as World Biodiversity Day), which is recognized by the United Nations for the promotion of biodiversity issues. | |
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Word of the day for May 23
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pall v | |
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Word of the day for May 24
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consilience n | |
English philosopher and theologian William Whewell, who coined the word, was born on this day 225 years ago in 1794. | |
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Word of the day for May 25
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overt adj | |
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Word of the day for May 26
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facticity n | |
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Word of the day for May 27
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gouge v | |
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Word of the day for May 28
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pyroballogy n | |
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Word of the day for May 29
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nick v | |
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Word of the day for May 30
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BANANA n | |
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