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Fun fact: The word comes from the Latin quinta essentia meaning “fifth essence,” once thought to be the purest element in the universe beyond earth, water, air, and fire.
Word of the Day: Quintessential (adjective). Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Example:.“Taj Mahal is the quintessential symbol of love and Mughal architecture in India.”.
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Word of the Day: Quintessential (adjective). Meaning: Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class. Example:.“Taj Mahal is the quintessential symbol of love and Mughal architecture in India.”.
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Fun fact: While “mongrel” is common in British English, Americans often use “mutt.” In many places, stray dogs are incredibly resourceful—navigating traffic, finding food, and even learning to ride public transport.
Word of the Day: Mongrel (noun). Meaning: A dog of no definable breed, often used to refer to a stray or mixed-breed dog. Example:.“The friendly mongrel followed us all the way to the bus stop.”.
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Word of the Day: Mongrel (noun). Meaning: A dog of no definable breed, often used to refer to a stray or mixed-breed dog. Example:.“The friendly mongrel followed us all the way to the bus stop.”.
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Rising global temperatures are skewing this balance, raising concerns for future reproduction. Nature is literally turning the heat up on gender ratios.
Scientists have discovered that green sea turtles in the Great Barrier Reef are now predominantly female—in some areas over 99% of hatchlings are female. 🐢.Why? Sea turtle sex is determined by nest temperature—warmer sand produces females, cooler sand produces males.
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Scientists have discovered that green sea turtles in the Great Barrier Reef are now predominantly female—in some areas over 99% of hatchlings are female. 🐢.Why? Sea turtle sex is determined by nest temperature—warmer sand produces females, cooler sand produces males.
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Fun fact: The word comes from the Greek ephemeros, meaning “lasting only a day.” Perfect for describing sunsets, rainbows, or that one slice of cake you swore you’d save for later.
Word of the Day: Ephemeral (adjective). Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. Example:.“Cherry blossoms are beautiful but ephemeral, lasting only a week or two each spring.”.
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Word of the Day: Ephemeral (adjective). Meaning: Lasting for a very short time. Example:.“Cherry blossoms are beautiful but ephemeral, lasting only a week or two each spring.”.
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Bananas fit the bill, but strawberries don’t—they’re “aggregate fruits” because they form from multiple ovaries. Nature clearly didn’t read the marketing labels. 🍌🍓.
Fact of the Day:.Bananas are technically berries, but strawberries are not. Botanically speaking, a berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh.
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Fact of the Day:.Bananas are technically berries, but strawberries are not. Botanically speaking, a berry is a fruit produced from the ovary of a single flower with seeds embedded in the flesh.
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Fun fact: This word comes from Aristotle’s teaching style—he liked to walk around while lecturing, so his followers were called Peripatetics.
Word of the Day: Peripatetic (adjective). Meaning: Traveling from place to place, especially for work or a particular activity. Example:.“Her peripatetic lifestyle meant she never stayed in one city for more than a few months.”.
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Word of the Day: Peripatetic (adjective). Meaning: Traveling from place to place, especially for work or a particular activity. Example:.“Her peripatetic lifestyle meant she never stayed in one city for more than a few months.”.
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