Explosions rocked Lebanon recently after an elaborate Israeli scheme went into action, exploding pagers and other electronic devices belonging to Hezbollah operatives all over the country.
Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): There’s no clear reason as to why a hamburger is called a hamburger if it doesn't contain any ham, but the most likely origins are from Hamburg, Germany. The city was known for the original Hamburg steak, and the dish was shortened to "Hamburgs" later on. Then, when the beef was eventually sandwiched between two slices of bread, it became "hamburgers."
Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): No matter how hard the loss, defeat might serve as well as victory to shake the soul and let the glory out. (Al Gore)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): By and large (adv)- By and large is another way of saying "in general" or "on the whole."
In a Sentence: By and large, I like the way things have gone.
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