Sharpen your pencils and your minds, all in one go, on this glorious Crossword Puzzle Day!
First released in a ‘New York World’ newspaper edition on December 21, 1913, the crossword puzzle soon became the pastime of the more astute folk. The modern version of these ancestral puzzles is the invention of Arthur Wynne, a British-born violinist and journalist who emigrated to Pennsylvania when he was 19.
A century down the line, everybody who is moderately confident in their grey cells’ output is scribbling carbon-made capital letters on a piece of crumpled newspaper every morning.
Given the many benefits of stimulating the brain with games and mental challenges, one could be as bold as to say that ‘A crossword puzzle a day keeps Alzheimer’s away’ (all other factors, mainly biological, excluded). To celebrateCrossword Puzzle Day, do acrostic, arroword, Finish, cipher and diagramless crosswords, there’s no end to the neuron-bending, pencil-blunting fun you can have!
Word of the Day
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| Definition: | (noun) The final outcome. | ||
| Synonyms: | conclusion, result | ||
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The upshot of the disagreement was that they broke up the partnership
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 | In Korea, the Winter Solstice falls during the 11th lunar month. Red bean stew with glutinous rice flour balls is a favorite seasonal dish, particularly on Dongji. This food is not only eaten as a means of warding off disease—it is also offered to the family ancestors, spread around the front door or gate of the house, and, throughout the year, prepared and taken to people who are in mourning. The color red is traditionally thought to repel evil spirits and all misfortune. | ||
1620 - The "Mayflower", and its passengers, pilgrims from England, landed at Plymouth Rock, MA.
1913 - Arthur Wynne published a new "word-cross" puzzle in the "New York World" in England. The name was later changed to "crossword."
1937 - Walt Disney debuted the first, full-length, animated feature in Hollywood, CA. The movie was "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."
1994: Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, dormant for 47 years, began erupting, and is now the nation's most active volcano.
Q: Which of the planets is married?
A: Saturn, ‘cause it’s got a ring on it
A: Saturn, ‘cause it’s got a ring on it
Peter Georgi, who for 13 years was the Santa Claus in Berlin's KaDeWe department store, has been told he is being replaced. Four weeks before Christmas the store stated that Santa Claus is allowed to go into well-deserved retirement. There is currently an online petition calling for his reinstatement.
Q: What kind of songs do the planets sing?
A: Neptunes!
A: Neptunes!
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Gingham Neck Warmer in Double Knit pattern by Gabriell...
A lovely neck warmer in reversible gingham print (thanks to the double knitting technique). Clean edges created with i-cord cast on and bind off. Absolutely...
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Apostrophe pattern by Rosemary (Romi) Hill
This fun little knit is a perfect carry-along. And perfect for any amount of yarn you have!
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Tank of Many Colors pattern by Berroco Design Team
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Q: How do you ride a space pony?
A: with a saddle-lite!
A: with a saddle-lite!
Q: What’s an astronaut’s favorite candy?
A: a Mars bar (or a Milky Way)
A: a Mars bar (or a Milky Way)
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Mod Gingham Dishcloth pattern by Lily / Sugar'n Cream
Classic gingham-inspired patterns with a bright and modern flair. Shown in Lily Sugar’n Cream. (Sugar’n Cream)
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Crochet Circle Cuff pattern by Reese Dixon
hook it! add to faves to queue About this pattern Crochet Circle Cuff by Reese Dixon average rating of 5.0 from 1 vote average difficulty from 1 user 2 project...
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Jacket (crochet) pattern by Patons
Drapey shells and vertical stripes with a feminine edge. Crocheted in Patons Grace. (Patons Yarns)
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Q: What does an astronaut eat their dinner off of?
A: a flying saucer!
A: a flying saucer!
thanks, shelley
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Q: When does an astronaut get to eat?
A: at launch time
A: at launch time
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Red Shallot Kitchen: Potato Bacon Cheddar Scallion Piero...
Click here to print the recipe I always love Pierogi, but never felt inspired to whip up a batch and make them myself. Until today. And I'm wondering what ...
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avery street design blog: diy: branch wall hanging
when you're working on a very tight budget, you have to get extra creative when it comes to your accessories.
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'hello' in Bulgarian: Dobur Den or Zdrasti( more informal)
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MASTERPIECES
Water Lily by Georgia O'Keeffe, 1921, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
This is a pastel drawing by Georgia O'Keeffe. It is different from her larger, closer, interpretations of flowers, but no less striking. The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum is located in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Portrait if Alexander J. Cassatt and his son, Robert Kelso Cassatt
by Mary Cassatt,1884-85, The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Mary Cassatt, the Impressionist artist, is well known for using her family as models in her artwork (men and boys are seen less often) as she spent a lot of her time around the women of the family. In this portrait we see Cassatt's father and her brother sharing an intimate moment. Her father was a railroad man and probably not around the house too often
Gateway, Tangier by Henry Ossawa Tanner, c. 1912, The St. Louis Art Museum.
Tanner studied art at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, which was highly unusual for an African American at this time. He was also lucky enough to study under Thomas Eakins, who revolutionized the way that art was taught and influenced many. Robert Henri, founder of the Ashcan School, was also a student at the same time. Tanner felt the burden of post-slavery racism (his mother was a slave who had escaped through the Underground Railroad), even in the north, and decided to strike-out for France, where he spent most of his life. He continued his studies at The Louvre where the great French masters, such as Gustave Courbet, influenced his work further.
Gas Giant by Jacob Hashimoto at MOCA, Los Angeles
Jacob Hashimoto creates large installation pieces made up of many small parts that are constructed, quite often by utilizing kite making techniques. You can see in the photo the individual pieces, some in boxes, some circles that look like small kites.
Mary Blair conceptual drawing for Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
Mary Blair was one of the most important artists to work at Disney and yet most know her work, but not her name. She brought that iconic mid-century style to such work as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Cinderella and she did set designs for Small World and Tomorrowland at Disneyland.
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