Friday, June 24, 2011

June 24, 2011

Word of the Day:
Hypocorism - the act of using pet names.

Quote:
Against the assault of laughter nothing can stand.
- Mark Twain

Fact:
Squirrels are wonderful tree planters. They gather and bury nuts for food, but forget where they buried them.

Fact About the Day:
On June 24, 1948, the Soviet Union blocked all rail and road traffic going to and coming from West Berlin. After being in place only two days, the United States began airlifting supplies to the people of West Berlin and continued to do so until the blockade was lifted. The blockade officially ended on May 12, 1949.

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