Word of the Day for Monday, November 3, 2008

aquiline \AK-wuh-lyn; -lin\, adjective:

1. curved like an eagle's beak
2. of or like an eagle

1646, from Latin aquilinus "of or like an eagle," from aquila "eagle." Originally in English, referring to long, hooked noses.

scorpio

• scorpios are sensual, sexy and mesmerizing. they're loyal and sweet to the very end. they're highly intelligent have a quick wit. all the scorpios I know are adventurous, curious and very loving.

damn that baxojayz is hot! he must be a scorpio!

Trivia

What was the name of the striped tabby on which artist-author Edward Lear based the drawings for his famous rhyme "The Owl and the Pussycat"?

• Foss.

Today in History

• US presidential election of 1948: the Chicago Tribune reported erroneously that "Dewey Defeats Truman"
• Laika: former stray whose name means "barker" was launched into orbit on Sputnik 2, becoming the first dog in space; she died out there (1957)
• Iran-contra affair: Reagan administration scandal came to light when a Lebanese periodical revealed US weapons sales to Iran (1986)

Today's Birthdays

• Walker Evans (1903-1975): American photographer
• Charles Bronson (1921-2003): tough-guy actor; also, Roseanne Barr (56), Kate Capshaw and Kathy Kinney (both 55)
• Dennis Miller (55): conservative talk show host and Saturday Night Live alum
• Adam Ant (54): British face-painted rock singer