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July 9, 2026
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TODAY IN HISTORY
Today’s Birthday
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Henry Ford (1863)July 30, 2026
Ford was a prominent American industrialist and innovator of mass production via the assembly line. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and made car ownership affordable to many. Though controversial, Ford was undeniably one of the most influential men of the 20th century. He instituted an eight-hour workday in his factories and paid his workers relatively well but also strenuously opposed labor unions. Whom did he employ to intimidate union organizers?
Today’s Holiday
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Vanuatu Independence DayJuly 30, 2026
The most important national holiday in Vanuatu, Independence Day is celebrated throughout the country. It marks the end of colonial rule by the French and British. The largest Independence Day celebrations take place in the capital city of Port Vila. A number of sporting events are held, as well as canoe and yacht races in the harbor. A military parade takes place in Independence Park. Dancing takes place and aerobics groups from throughout Vanuatu perform, and a string band competition is held.
Quote of the Day
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tobaccoJuly 30, 2026
blend - A combination of different types or grades of fabric, spirits, tea, tobacco, etc. More...
tabac - A color, from the French for tobacco. More...
cud, quid - The etymological base of cud appears to be "glutinous substance"; quid—"piece of tobacco for chewing"—is a variant of cud. More...
petunia - It is related to the tobacco plant, hence its name, from Portuguese petum, "tobacco." More...
Word of The Day
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lustrousJuly 30, 2026Definition: (adjective) Reflecting light.
Synonyms: glistening, shiny, glossy.
Usage: There arrived through the post a small card-board box addressed to me, which I found to contain a very large and lustrous pearl.
ARTICLE OF THE DAY
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Dictionary AttacksJuly 30, 2026
In cryptanalysis and computer security, a dictionary attack is a method of breaking a cipher or authentication mechanism by trying common words, like names of people, sports teams, pets, and cars, as possible passwords or decryption keys. Sophisticated dictionary attacks rank words by those most likely to be used. For that reason, computer users are advised to avoid passwords that can be found in an ordinary dictionary. How else can dictionary attacks be thwarted?
Ford was a prominent American industrialist and innovator of mass production via the assembly line. His introduction of the Model T automobile revolutionized transportation and made car ownership affordable to many. Though controversial, Ford was undeniably one of the most influential men of the 20th century. He instituted an eight-hour workday in his factories and paid his workers relatively well but also strenuously opposed labor unions. Whom did he employ to intimidate union organizers?
The most important national holiday in
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