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Quidnunc: a person who is always curious and eager to know the latest gossip. In example: The quidnuncs were all excited about the latest celebrity scandal. Synonyms to Quidnunc: Gossip, busybody, snoop, tattler Antonyms to Quidnunc: indifferent, unconcerned, uninterested Quidnunc comes from the Latin word “quid nunc” meaning “what now?”. “Quidnunc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus,…

Sardonic: disdainfully or skeptically humorous; derisively mocking In example: After Jim claimed to have caught a big fish, despite coming home empty handed, he saw his brother-in-law’s sardonic smile and the fish his brother-in-law had brought home. Sarcastic is a similar word; however, it usually contains a layer of irony that sardonic does not. Additionally, sarcastic is typically…

Aphantasia: the inability to form mental images of real or imaginary people, places, or things In example: Mark Lawrence, a successful fantasy author, has a condition known as Aphantasia, which means he is unable to create mental visuals. “Aphantasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aphantasia. Accessed 17 Aug. 2023.

Extemporaneous: impromptu; performed on the spot with little to no preparation In example: While most politicians tend to use written, prepared speeches, Donald Trump never stuck to a prepared speech, because he preferred to be extemporaneous. In another example: You forgot to prepare for your presentation today, so you were forced to be extemporaneous while presenting. “Extemporaneous.”…

The controversial great man theory of history, popular during the 19th century, believes that history can largely be explained by the actions of great men, who are influential and unique with some exceptional natural attribute, such as intelligence, courage, leadership, or something similar, that has a decisive historical effect. One individual that potentially fulfills the great man role is…

Patina: a special quality or impression associated with something The term “patina” can also refer to the thin layer that forms on the surface of an object due to age, oxidation, or exposure to elements, giving it a particular appearance or character. In example: many modern buildings are designed and built, at least in part, with the patina of Greco-Roman architecture. In the above example,…

PrizePool is a prize-linked savings account that offers users the chance to win cash prizes while they save their money. While the main prize-linked savings account competitor, Yotta, offered a better option for savings previously. I believe that PrizePool has surpassed Yotta as the best high-yield savings account. The account is FDIC-insured and is offered through Evolve Bank & Trust. PrizePool…

Struthian: Word of the Day

Struthian: of, pertaining to, or resembling the ostrich or related ratite birds. In example: China is embracing a struthian approach to economics by no longer reporting data related to increasing youth unemployment rates. Struthian behavior would include hiding ones head in the sand like an ostrich to avoid something bad.

Student loan forgiveness: It actually happened

Key Points and Takeaway Biden forgave $10k of student loan debt ($20k for Pell Grant Recipients) for individuals with income below $125,000 ($250,000 for married couples). Current students are also eligible.Moratorium on payments will end and payments shall resume on January 1, 2023Information on how to claim student loan relief will be coming soon. Sign up here to be notified when information…

PrizePool: friends have benefits with this prized-based savings account

A dollar saved is a chance to win $10,000 every week. PrizePool is another prize-based savings account similar to Yotta. The accounts have a lot in common: FDIC insured through Evolve Bank & Trust up to $250,000; Users win interest via a lottery system with recurring tickets based awarded for saving money;Users get debit cards for easy access to funds; Rewards for referrals and not spending much…

That’s a Yotta Cash! New $250,000 rolling “Hot Pot”

Yotta, the lottery savings account is once again mixing things up. This time they are making their savings account more like the lottery with a $250,000 prize that grows the longer someone does not win it. If you are not familiar with Yotta, it is a lottery based savings account that pays you 0.2% APY plus winnings from tickets (up to a grand prize of $10 million). You earn tickets each week…

Bobbie’s Book Briefs: The Millionaire Next Door

Recommendation: 10/10 Best Version: AudiobookVersion Consumed: Kindle e-book and Audiobook While this book and the underlying study comes from the 1990s much of the information is still relevant to those seeking to be financially independent today. Some of their metrics – such as not buying a home that is more than double your income – would not hold true today since the market was very…

William Langer, the (short-lived) dictator of North Dakota

Land of the free, unless you are not rich: Celsius limits access to U.S. users

In the words of her Majesty, Queen: Another one bites the dustAnother one bites the dustAnd another one gone and another one goneAnother one bites the dustHey I’m gonna get you tooAnother one bites the dust Earlier this year, BlockFi settled claims with the SEC regarding its crypto interest platform’s U.S. user base. Part of this settlement required BlockFi to no longer offer these services to…

When April Fool’s Day was New Year’s Day

Pope Gregory VIII, great calendar reformer While the holiday’s exact origins remain unknown, the first day of April became associated with hoaxes after France switched from the Julian calendar to the Gregorian calendar in 1582. Before the change, New Year’s celebrations were scheduled around the spring equinox, with festivities starting March 25 and ending April 1. After Pope Gregory’s sudden…

Britain’s last witchcraft imprisonment was during World War II

Ethereum works smarter, not harder: The switch from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake

In the beginning was the Bitcoin. The blockchain technology behind the pioneering cryptocurrency follows a “Proof-of-Work (PoW) model.” Ethereum, like Bitcoin, currently uses this same Proof-of-Work framework. However, this summer, Ethereum is switching to a Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model, a significant move for Crypto to a more sustainable and scalable system. Proof-of-Work Proof of work (PoW) is…