Sunday, February 23

Local doctors have given an update on Pope Francis' condition-- unfortunately, he is now in critical condition after being diagnosed with double pneumonia earlier in the week.

Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Before 1920, some people used to send their children in the mail. There were several recorded instances of parents who were too poor to buy a train ticket packing their kids into a box and mailing them off, but the practice was quickly banned.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. (B.B. King)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Astute (adj, uh-STOOT) - Someone or something described as astute has or shows an ability to notice and understand things clearly. In other words, they are mentally sharp or clever. Astute can also describe someone who is crafty or wily.

In a Sentence: They made some astute observations about the movie industry.