Word of the Day
Disavow dis-uh-VOW (verb) To deny responsibility for, repudiate; to refuse to acknowledge or accept, disclaim -- www.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
Visuwords
www.visuwords.com
This unique version of a dictionary uses a fascinating visual approach to show word definitions, synonyms, concepts and associations. The diagrams are similar to a neural network; showing the complexity of the English language.
Number to Know
2.6 billion: Number of people worldwide who don’t have access to basic sanitation, according to www.worldtoilet.org. Today is World Toilet Day, a day to raise awareness of sanitation issues around the globe.
This Day in History
Nov. 19, 1990: Pop group Milli Vanilli are stripped of their Grammy Award because the duo did not sing at all on the “Girl You Know It’s True” album. Session musicians had provided all the vocals.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actress Meg Ryan (48)
Daily Quote
“An optimist is a person who starts a new diet on Thanksgiving Day.” - Irv Kupcinet
