Saturday, June 18, 2011

June 17, 2011

Word of the Day:
Permeate - to diffuse through or penetrate something. To completely go through something.
The bright light permeated the room.

Quote:
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.
- William James

Fact:
You can't tickle yourself. Try it.

Fact About the Day:
On June 17, 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in America. She arrived in a whopping 350 pieces, once assembled, she weighed 225 tons, and is 151 feet tall! The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France recognizing the friendship established during the American Revolution. The Statue of Liberty has welcomed millions of immigrants to this country and was the first thing most saw when coming here by boat. Lady Liberty was dedicated on October 28th, 1886.

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