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Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Question of the Day

How can I get tree sap off my car?

Soak a rag in boiled linseed oil and leave it on the spot for several minutes. Then wash your car as usual.

Word of the Day

Halcyon Days

About 14 days of calm weather follows the blustery winds of autumn’s end. The ancient Greeks and Romans believed them to occur around the time of the winter solstice, when the halcyon, or kingfisher, was brooding. In a nest floating on the sea, the bird was said to have charmed the wind and waves so that the waters were especially calm during this period.

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Puzzle of the Day

I move incessantly to and fro, Obedient to Moon and Sun, But though I serve both high and low, All wait on me, I wait on none. (What am I?)

The tide

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