Word of the Day
overstep discuss | |
| Definition: | (verb) To go beyond (a limit); exceed. |
| Synonyms: | transgress, trespass |
| Usage: | The hotel was criticized for its $11 million Christmas tree adorned with gold and precious stones by those who felt it overstepped the bounds of taste. |
Article of the Day
  Masamune OkazakiWidely recognized as Japan's greatest swordsmith, Masamune is thought to have forged most of his swords in the 14th c, but because no exact dates are known for his birth or death, he has attained an almost legendary status. With a reputation for superior beauty and quality—remarkable at a time when the steel used in sword making was often impure—his swords are often referred to by the name of their maker, much like famous works of art. What is the best known Masamune, and where is it today? More... Discuss |
Today's Birthday
 Lon Chaney (1883)Chaney was an American silent-film actor. Born to parents who were both deaf and mute, he learned to express himself through pantomime at an early age. He moved to Hollywood in 1912 and became one of the biggest stars of the time, appearing in more than 150 silent films. Known as "the man of a thousand faces," he masterfully used makeup to play tortured, grotesque characters in horror films such as The Phantom of the Opera. How did fake snow made of corn flakes contribute to his death? More... Discuss |
Quote of the Day
 In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme.Aristotle (384 BC-322 BC) Discuss |
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