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Word of the Day
counterpoise KOUN-ter-poiz (verb) to balance by an opposing weight; counteract by an opposing force; to bring into equilibrium; Archaic. to weigh (one thing) against something else; consider carefully. (noun) a counterbalancing weight; any equal and opposing power or force; the state of being in equilibrium; balance; Radio. a network of wires or other conductors connected to the base of an antenna, used as a substitute for the ground connection. — www.dictionary.com
Website of the Day
The Zoom Project
The Zoom Project sends reporters to cover stories through photographs, with requests taken from the Twitterverse via the hashtag #ZOOMPROJECT.
Number to Know
1928: On this date in 1928, the animated short “Steamboat Willie” is released as the first fully synchronized sound cartoon. It features the third appearances of cartoon characters Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, but is considered by the Disney corporation to be Mickey's birthday.
This Day in History
Nov. 18, 1963: The first push-button telephone goes into service.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Mickey Mouse (85)
“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” — Carl Sagan