Deadword of the Day: Gillmaw
Friday, September 9, 2022
Gillmaw: A glutton. One who eats waaaay too much.
As in: What’s for dinner, gillmaw?
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History Schmistory: September 9. And we shall call it…
Friday, September 9, 2022
1776: The Continental Congress officially names its new union of sovereign states The United States, coming in just ahead of Libertyland and Don’t Tread on Us-ia.
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Deadword of the Day: Wherefore
Thursday, September 8, 2022
Wherefore: Why? For what reason? (Not where!)
As In: Wherefore art thou, Li’l Romeo?
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History Schmistory: September 8. A Transparent Wonder!
Thursday, September 8, 2022
1930: 3M introduces Scotch Tape to the world. And thus, the ‘poor-man’s facelift’ was born.
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GO THERE! Wheels, Wheels, Wheels
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
The London Eye or Millenium Wheel was the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world (443ft) when it first opened in the year 2000. Of course the Chinese couldn’t have that, so they built a bigger one called the Star of Nanchang (525ft). Not to be outdone, Singapore soon after rolled out the Singapore Flyer (541ft). The next challenger to swoop in and claim the title could be a city near you!
Ludicrous Latin: Vita non sistit donec sepultis
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
“It don’t stop ’til the casket drop” -Tupac Shakur
Gunned down on September 7, 1996.
8 days and counting till Marco’s birthday!
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
History Schmistory: September 7. “There she is…”
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
1921: the first Miss America Pageant is held in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Here we see the swimsuit competition…
![By Fred Hess & Son [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons](http://www.teammarcopolo.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/800px-Miss_America_1953_swimsuit_competition.jpg)
By Fred Hess & Son [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
Deadword of the Day: Nocent
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Nocent: Guilty. Opposite of Innocent. Makes perfect sense, don’t it?
As In: Suspect is nocent, until proven otherwise.
