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Word of the Day
Flexuous FLEK-shuh-wus (adj.) Having curves, turns or windings; lithe or fluid in action or movement -- www.merriam-webster.com
Web Site of the Day
Waffleizer
www.waffleizer.com
Will it waffle? This site aims to expand the frontiers of waffling by moving beyond the normal breakfast batter. From the sweet (waffled cake, waffled French toast) to the savory (waffled falafel, waffled hash browns), these experiments are accompanied by stunning photos.
Number to Know
100,000: Approximate number of avid Barbie doll collectors, according to Mattel. Today is Barbie’s birthday (she’s 51).
This Day in History
March 9, 1959: The Barbie doll makes its debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York.
Today’s Featured Birthday
Actor Emmanuel Lewis (“Webster”) 39
Daily Quote
“I did not think this doll could ever be this huge.” – Ruth Handler, inventor of the Barbie doll
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