Brick House – Commodores
The Commodores-Brick House Today’s song of the day is an American funk song, “Brick House” by The Commodores. Fun Facts: “Brick House” was released as a single on August 26,…
Gordon B. Hinckley – A Religious Leader
Gordon B. Hinckley once said, “You cannot plow a field by turning it over in your mind. To begin, begin.” Read more about this religious leader here. “You cannot plow…
Arapaima
Do you know what the biggest freshwater fish on earth is? If you guessed the arapaima, you’re right! The arapaima can grow to 3m and easily weighs 440lbs. The arapaima…
Save The Last Dance For Me – Drifters With Ben E. King
Save the last dance for me – The Drifters Written by Doc Pomus, a noted blues singer/songwriter, and Mort Shuman, “Save the Last Dance for Me” was first recorded in…
W. P. Kinsella
Today’s quote comes from a popular Canadian author. Can you guess who said this quote? “Success is getting what you want, happiness is wanting what you get.” “Success is getting…
Amsterdam
While the area now occupied by the city of Amsterdam has been occupied by humans for at least 3,000 years, the city itself wasn’t established until 1170, after the All…
Clayton M. Christensen – A National Innovator
Today’s quote comes from a national innovator. Do you know who said this quote? “If the decisions you make about where you invest your blood, sweat, and tears are not…
Quail
Quails are tiny, short-tailed game birds that resemble partridges but are generally smaller and less robust. There are roughly 130 species of these birds. The common quail has a characteristic…
Mother Teresa – Missionary and Nun
This women dedicated her entire life to helping the poor. She was well known as a nun and missionary. She is definitely someone to look up to in many ways.…
Troyes
Located on the Seine river, amidst the vineyards that produce only the finest champagne in the world, Troyes has existed since Roman times and is currently the capital of the…