Morning Minutes: Aug. 12

Word of the Day

lam lam (verb) to beat; thrash. — www.dictionary.com

Website of the Day

The Oatmeal

theoatmeal.com

Almost everyone can relate to this funnyman. Find comics, quizzes and stories at The Oatmeal, along with merchandise from your favorite cartoon strips.

Number to Know

13: On this date in 1952, known as “The Night of the Murdered Poets,” 13 prominent Jewish intellectuals were murdered in Moscow.

This Day in History

Aug. 12, 1990: Sue, the largest and most complete Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton found to date, is discovered by Sue Hendrickson in South Dakota.

Today’s Featured Birthday

Rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot (50)

Daily Quote

“It is one of my sources of happiness never to desire a knowledge of other people's business.” — Dolley Madison