To come rapidly and in large quantities (as in an attack). Watch the video
Month: October 2022
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you have pain, numbness, burning, or tingling in your hands and do a lot of typing or knitting, you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. Short, repetitive finger and wrist movements are among the causes of this painful condition, as they irritate and inflame the flexor tendons, causing compression of the median nerve in a part of the wrist called the “carpal tunnel.” What are some preventative steps one can take to try and minimize the risk of developing the condition? Discuss
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First North Korean Nuclear Test (2006)
In 1994, North Korea signed the “Agreed Framework,” consenting to dismantle its nuclear facilities, but it covertly continued to pursue nuclear technology. On October 3, 2006, North Korea announced its intention to detonate a nuclear device. The test was conducted six days later, but its explosive force was so small that many question whether the test was truly successful. After the UN Security Council levied sanctions on October 14, how did North Korean president Kim Jong Il allegedly respond? Discuss
Leif Erikson Day
Some historians believe that the viking explorer Leif Ericson landed in North America 488 years before Columbus sailed into the New World. Members of the Leif Erikson Association chose October 9 to commemorate this event because the first Norwegian emigrants landed in America on October 9, 1825. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed this as Leif Erikson Day. States with large Norwegian-American populations often hold observances on this day, as do members of the Sons of Norway, the Leif Erikson Society, and other Norwegian-American organizations. Discuss
Aimee Semple McPherson (1890)
“Sister Aimee” was an evangelist and the founder of the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel. Noted for her extravagant and unconventional religious services, McPherson’s revival meetings were often standing room only. On one occasion, she even held services in a boxing ring, inviting those in attendance to “knock out the Devil.” On May 18, 1926, she disappeared after heading to Venice Beach for a swim. When she reappeared about a month later, what did she claim had happened to her? Discuss
come out of (one's) shell
To become more outgoing. Usually said of a shy or introverted person. Watch the video
The Westminster Dog Show
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is widely considered America’s most prestigious canine show. In 1877, a group of hunters—who met regularly at Manhattan’s Westminster Hotel—created the show for sporting dogs, awarding a pearl-handled pistol as top prize. Their dog show is now the oldest continuously held sporting event in the US after the Kentucky Derby. The two-day event takes place annually in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. Which breed group has won “Best in Show” the most times? Discuss
emporium
Definition: (noun) A large retail store or place of business.
Synonyms: department store.
Usage: The furniture emporium was packed with couches, but Sarah couldn’t find a single one she liked.
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Spiegel Scandal Erupts in West Germany (1962)
The Spiegel scandal was a major political controversy in West Germany during the Cold War. It began when the publication Der Spiegel—preeminent in Germany and widely circulated in Europe—printed a story stating that West Germany’s defense against a communist invasion was inadequate. The magazine was accused of treason, its editors were arrested, its offices were seized, and its documents were confiscated. Why is the scandal remembered as a turning point in Germany’s political culture? Discuss