| And what is so rare as a day in June?
Then, if ever, come perfect days;
Then Heaven tries earth if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays.
–James Russell Lowell (1819–91) |
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
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Question of the Day
Which ancient civilization is credited with creating the first seasonal calendar with 365 days to a year? – Answer
Puzzle of the Day
A boy's nickname, a preposition, an article, and a part of a church.
(Use these clues to find the four words that, when combined, form the name of a flower.) – Answer
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Our Quiet, Cooling Sun
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Growing Raspberries
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Interplanting for Small Spaces
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Popover Pizza Recipe
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