Tuesday, November 19

Major United States budget carrier Spirit Airlines has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after months of recent financial struggles, which could impact the aviation industry in a big way.

Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Hippopotamus sweat is pink. It is secreted as a clear liquid, but after being exposed to air, it turns pink. After a few minutes, the sweat then becomes a dark brown color.

Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Everyone that you fight is not your enemy and everyone who helps you is not your friend. (Mike Tyson)

Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Denigrate (verb)- To denigrate someone is to criticize them heavily and often unfairly. Denigrate can also mean "to make something seem less important or valuable."

In a Sentence: Her essay denigrates her mentor as a person and as a teacher.