Word of the Day
Colubrine KAHL-yuh-bryne (adj.) Of, relating to or resembling a snake; of or relating to a large cosmopolitan family (Colubridae) of chiefly nonvenomous snakes — www.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
Dude, I’m Getting Married
www.dudeimgettingmarried.com
There’s an endless list of wedding Web sites dedicated to brides, but what about the groom? This social-networking-based site aims to equip men with the tools needed to help plan the big day. Read articles, browse tips or check out the blog.
Number to Know
1998: Year that the first female ice hockey game took place at the Olympics. It happened on this day, and Finland beat Sweden 6-0.
This Day in History
Feb. 10: In 1763, the Seven Years War, often known in the U.S. as the French and Indian War, ended with the Treaty of Paris. In 1840, Britain's Queen Victoria married Prince Albert. In 1967, the 25th Amendment to the Constitution, clarifying presidential succession, was ratified.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Comedian and pianist Jimmy Durante (1893-1980)
Daily Quote
“The Olympics are a wonderful metaphor for world cooperation, the kind of international competition that's wholesome and healthy, an interplay between countries that represents the best in all of us.” — John Williams
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