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The Kurdistan Workers' Party has officially declared peace with the government after their imprisoned leader recently called for a ceasefire, bringing a sense of calm to a region that has experienced conflict for decades. The Kurds are an ethnic group situated in the mountainous region of Kurdistan, which is spread out across southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, northern Syria, and northwestern Iran. The Kurds have had conflict with Turkey for centuries as they attempt to create their own independent nation, but the more recent fighting has taken a large toll on both sides. In 1978, the fighting restarted after a lull, with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leading the way. The PKK fought hard for an independent state, launching attacks on Turkish military and police. Since 1984, at least 37,000 people have been killed in the conflict. In 1999, the party's leader, Abdullah Öcalan, was captured in Nairobi, Kenya. He was quickly placed into solitary confinement on Imrali island in the Sea of Marmara for leading , where he still sits today. Several days ago, Öcalan made an announcement from his prison, calling on the PKK to end their yearslong fight for an independent state and make peace with the Turkish government. He instructed the group to lay down their weapons and dissolve the organization, but many people were unsure whether the group would obey him. Read more about his initial announcement here . Incumbent Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been trying to appease the Kurds for some time now, as he requires their support in Parliament. Currently, Turkish law only permits a president to run for office twice, but Parliament can change that using an amendment to their constitution. Erdogan has been trying to do this to enable himself to run for president again in 2028, but he needs the support of several pro-Kurdish parties to reach the two-thirds majority that is needed. Now, the PKK has agreed to end their fight, bringing peace to the region and praise for Erdogan. In addition, Öcalan will be freed from his prison, ending his 25-year tenure, in return for telling the Kurds to put a stop to the violence. The Kurds and the Turks have been at war for decades, and this decision may finally bring the divided people of Anatolia together. Nevertheless, many people believe that the ceasefire may not last. Several have pointed out how not all members of the PKK may agree with the dissolution of the party, which could lead to the formation of a new, more radical group. Furthermore, the PKK has multiple allies in Syria, such as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), who are currently adjusting to the new governmental situation over there and may not agree with Öcalan's views. Additionally, a similar situation to this occurred over a decade ago. In 2013, Turkey began attempting to make peace with the PKK, and Öcalan made a call for the dissolution of the party in 2015. However, the fighting resumed just months later, proving that the situation in Turkey is still extremely fragile. Upcoming Events: World Wildlife Day (Monday, March 3) International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness (Wednesday, March 5) International Women's Day (Saturday, March 8) Special Olympics Winter World Games Begin (Saturday, March 8) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Many turtles snack on jellyfish. Apparently a relatively nutritious snack, jellyfish can be prey to young green sea turtles. However, as they age, green sea turtles become more herbivorous and stray away from eating just anything. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Thoughts will lead you in circles. Silence will bring you back to your centre. (Rasheed Ogunlaru) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Transpire (verb, tran-SPYRE) - Transpire is a formal verb that means “to happen,” or in other words “to take place or occur.” It can also mean “to come to light” or “to become known,” as in “It transpired that they had met previously.” In botany, to transpire is to give off or exude watery vapor especially from the surfaces of leaves. In a Sentence: The monument will ensure that posterity will not soon forget the historic events that transpired on that day.

Israel has approved a new proposal for an extension of their ceasefire with Hamas, which expired yesterday. The proposal was drafted by United States envoy Steve Witkoff and would last for another six weeks, keeping the peace in Israel and Gaza across Ramadan and Passover celebrations for Muslim and Jewish citizens, respectively. According to the plan, half of all hostages in Gaza would be released at the beginning of the ceasefire, but the rest of the hostages would not be sent back unless a permanent agreement is made. The deal would also allow both sides to negotiate for an additional six weeks on the next phase of their original ceasefire agreement, which began on January 19. The Israeli government quickly convened for a four-hour meeting before confirming their support for the deal, but Hamas has refused to agree. Hamas stated that they require a guarantee that a second phase will take place, but the United States has maintained that Israel can return to fighting if negotiations end up unsuccessful. The original deal began on January 19 and was slated to have three phases. The first phase consisted of a six-week ceasefire that secured the release of 33 hostages, but the second phase was supposed to be negotiated during the first phase. However, due to tensions between Israel and Hamas in recent weeks, negotiations are still getting off the ground, and there was no chance of approving a second phase before the end of the first six weeks. If Hamas continues to refuse the United States' proposal, the situation could break down into fighting once more, as Hamas seems intent on keeping their current position of power over Gaza. Nonetheless, if they accept, it would guarantee peace across the region throughout a holy time for major religions on both sides and allow them to conduct further negotiations on a longer, possibly even permanent ceasefire deal. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Goats have a very high emotional intelligence. Research shows that goats are very socially aware of the environment they’re in, and they can actually tell whether other goats are happy or sad by listening to their voices. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): At the end of a marathon, it’s going to hurt whether you’re speeding up or slowing down. You may as well push. (Summer Sanders) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Factoid (noun, FAK-toyd) - A factoid is a brief and usually unimportant or trivial fact. Factoid may also refer to an invented fact believed to be true because it appears in print. In a Sentence: The book is really just a collection of interesting factoids .

Businesses and roads across Greece were shut down yesterday after hundreds of thousands of people protested across the country against the government's lack of action regarding a train crash from two years ago. On February 28, 2023, a passenger train collided head-on with a freight train in eastern Greece, just south of Mount Olympus between Athens and Thessaloniki. The two trains had been traveling on the same railway track due to errors made by train station masters and electrical issues, and they crashed into each other near the town of Tempi. The first four cars of the passenger train were derailed and the two cars at the front were destroyed completely. There were 342 passengers onboard the passenger train along with 10 crewmembers, and two additional staff members were aboard the freight train. 57 people were killed in the crash, making it Greece's deadliest-ever train crash, and over 85 others were injured. Investigations following the crash yielded several conclusions, with the Hellenic Railways Organization (OSE) confirming that the ensuing explosion was due to large amounts of silicone oils aboard the freight train. However, expert reviews stated that it was most likely due to the presence of certain chemical solvents on the train, which would have been placed there illegally. In addition, audio recordings of passengers onboard the train during their emergency calls show them declaring that they had a lack of oxygen. Chemical solvents would have been the likely cause of this issue, specifically aromatic hydrocarbons like xylene and toluene, further backing up the people's case. Other reports confirmed that many of the electronics across the Athens-Thessaloniki line are dysfunctional, and the required funds to fix and update the equipment have not been supplied. These conclusions led to massive protests across Greece in the following weeks, accusing the government of avoiding the assumption of responsibility of the crash and trying to cover up the true cause, with the combined turnout of the protests arriving at a staggering 2.5 million people. Now, this year, on the second anniversary of the crash, protests broke out once again. This year's protests stretched far and wide, with every sector experiencing major problems. Everyone from pilots to doctors to lawyers went on strike for a 24-hour period, bringing all business to a halt. Transportation was also stopped, with all flights, trains, and ferries canceled for the day. Estimates place the total turnout at around 180,000 people in Athens alone, with numerous prominent slogans on banners such as "I have no oxygen," the passengers' words during their call to emergency services, and "Text me when you get there," the last message that many parents sent to their children before the crash. While the protests began as nonviolent, multiple violent riots occurred later in the afternoon, leading to the arrests of 41 people. The protests continue to accuse the government of trying to cover up the incident and refusing to upgrade safety standards when it comes to the country's railway system. Over the past several years, minimal action has been taken, with few upgrades to safety or management of the Athens-Thessaloniki line, and a court case has remained stagnant for some time. Additionally, nobody has been detained, despite calls from thousands of people to arrest the allegedly corrupt government officials who they claim are behind the entire crash. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): C is the most common key used in pop songs. A man analyzed 1,300 songs from the Top 100 charts in pursuit of patterns and discovered that the most common key in music is C, with 26% of the 1,300 songs. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Success is the good fortune that comes from aspiration, desperation, perspiration, and inspiration. (Evan Esar) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Cryptic (adj, KRIP-tik) - Something described as cryptic has or seems to have a hidden meaning, or is difficult to understand. In a Sentence: The singer posted a cryptic message on her social media accounts, and fans raced to decipher it.

A decades-long conflict between the Kurdish people and Turkey could be coming to an end after an imprisoned leader of the group confirmed that their rebel organization should be dissolved. The Kurds are an ethnic group situated in the mountainous region of Kurdistan, which is spread out across southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, northern Syria, and northwestern Iran. The Kurds have had conflict with Turkey for centuries as they attempt to create their own independent nation, but the more recent fighting has taken a large toll on both sides. After decades of intense fighting, the government took major steps against the Kurds in 1937. Villages were destroyed and hundreds of people were deported to other countries, and the entire area was put under the control of the military. Kurdish as a language was banned completely and the words "Kurds" and "Kurdistan" were removed from the dictionary. However, in 1978, the fighting restarted, with the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) leading the way. The PKK fought hard for an independent state, launching attacks on Turkish military and police. Since 1984, at least 37,000 people have been killed in the conflict. The PKK was led into this fighting in 1984 by their leader, Abdullah Öcalan, who founded the party in 1978. He served as the chief of the organization for over 20 years and operated out of Syria until he was forced to leave in 1998. Öcalan proceeded to visit several different countries searching for a solution to benefit the Kurds, but he was almost arrested multiple times. Then, once he arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, he was kidnapped and brought back to Turkey, where he was imprisoned. While Öcalan was supposed to serve the death penalty, it was soon abolished in Turkey, and his sentence was changed to life imprisonment in solitary confinement. This is where he stands today, alone at the Imrali island in the Sea of Marmara. However, recently, from his cell, Öcalan called on the PKK to stop the fighting. Throughout his confinement, he had always been confident of finding some sort of political solution, but he has instructed the group to lay down their weapons and dissolve the organization. Nevertheless, many people are unsure whether the conflict will really come to an end. The Kurds and Turks have been at war for centuries, so both sides will need to make a conscious effort to bring peace to the region. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Viruses are not considered living things by biologists. They are not made up of cells and do not create their own energy, so they are considered nonliving. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Many eyes go through the meadow, but few see the flowers in it. (Ralph Waldo Emerson) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Doff (verb, DAHF) - To doff a hat or other piece of clothing is to take it off. In a Sentence: They doffed their coats when they came inside the house.

Hamas has handed over the remains of four additional hostages as Israel begins to release Palestinian prisoners, and it will be the last exchange before the end of the first phase of the ceasefire deal. As the agreement's negotiated 42-day deal came to a close, Hamas made good on their promises and returned the bodies of four deceased hostages, who ranged in age from 49-85 when they were taken from their homes on October 7, 2023. The bodies were given to the Israeli military in coffins, with Israel taking the bodies straight to forensic testing labs. Earlier this week, a major incident led to an increase in tension between the two sides and resulted in forensic testing on all hostage bodies. Hamas was instructed to send back the bodies of four more hostages, and three of the four were part of the Bibas family. The mother, Shiri Bibas, was supposedly sent back, but testing revealed that the b ody belonged to a Palestinian woman killed during the war. Hamas eventually sent back the correct body, but the incident sparked outrage across Israel. Due to this, Israel withheld the release of the hundreds of Palestinian prisoners that were scheduled to be exchanged for the four bodies. Read more about the initial incident here . Now, Hamas has handed over the next four bodies, and Israel's testing has verified that they are, in fact, deceased hostages. Israel began by simply releasing several dozen prisoners, but the rest were sent back to Gaza after the bodies' identities were confirmed. In addition, another major change was that Hamas did not have a release ceremony for the latest exchange. For previous releases, troops heavily equipped with weapons stood around the stage which the hostages were being transferred on, and the hostages were forced to thank Hamas members before departing for the Red Cross buses. The ceremonies were meant to portray Hamas as strong and display their power, but Israel bristled at the idea. This gave Israel another reason to hold back over 620 Palestinian prisoners scheduled to be sent back after the exchange including Shiri Bibas, but the prisoners were finally exchanged after the ceremonies came to an end. This happens to be the final exchange of the negotiated six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, meaning that their truce has come to a close. While both sides repeatedly accused each other of violating the ceasefire agreement, it managed to hold together. Nevertheless, the two sides were slated to begin negotiating the second phase several weeks ago, but mediators seem ready to move ahead. While Hamas recently confirmed that they are willing to negotiate, Israel has not made any statements regarding talks yet. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): American men spend more time doing leisurely activities than American women. In 2023, American men spent 5.6 hours a day on leisure and sports, while women spent just 4.8 hours-- and this has appeared as a consistent trend over the last several years. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): If you want to achieve excellence, you must refuse to let anything stand in the way of your potential. (Sai Pradeep) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Ignoramus (noun, ig-nuh-RAY-mus) - An ignoramus is an utterly ignorant or stupid person. In a Sentence: I can't believe they let an ignoramus like that run the company.

Chile has declared a state of emergency after a massive power outage cut electricity to most of the country, including the capital of Santiago. The incident occurred on Tuesday and knocked out power across the country, affecting over 8 million homes across 14 out of Chile's 16 regions. The blackout lasted for hours, and only around half of all homes have received electricity again. The National Electric Coordinator, or CEN, of Chile is a company that manages the electrical grid. The grid, named the National Electric System, provides power to around 97% of Chileans. The CEN stated that a high-voltage transmission line between the Atacama Desert and the capital of Santiago had experienced an issue, leading to the blackout. However, they are still investigating the cause of the incident. Meanwhile, several measures were taken to prevent the country from breaking down into chaos during the power outage. A state of emergency was quickly declared, a curfew was established in some areas, and local forces were sent into the streets to direct traffic. Thankfully, hospitals and government facilities have been running on backup generators, but millions of homes and businesses are still out of power. The world's largest copper mine, Escondida, located in the Atacama Desert, is also out of power. Officials are racing to restore electricity to the country, but it may take time. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Corn, rice, and wheat act as staple foods for around 80% of the world's population, and they provide around two-thirds of the global population's food energy intake. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Emotions are celebrated and repressed, analyzed and medicated, adored and ignored — but rarely, if ever, are they honored. (Karla McLaren) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Superfluous (adj, soo-PER-floo-us) - Superfluous is a formal word used to describe things that exceed what is necessary or sufficient, or that are simply not needed. In a Sentence: Further discussion seems superfluous , given the thorough conversation we just had.

The European Union, Syria's largest trading partner before their civil war in 2000, has finally lifted sanctions on the Middle Eastern country after a new government took power from dictator Bashar al-Assad. Before 2000, the European Union used to be Syria's largest trading partner, and an abundance of oil and other natural resources allowed the country's market to begin growing into a healthy economy of the Middle East. This dependence on Syria continued for over a decade longer, with Italy and Germany as the second and third-largest importers of Syrian goods, after Iraq. However, the country's civil war in 2011 changed everything. In 2000, Bashar al-Assad took power from his father, but votes showed that over 99.7% of the population agreed with the Parliament's decision. Uprisings began to take place against Assad, and the situation quickly escalated into a full-out war. This war crippled the country's economy, with exports plunging over 85% after sanctions were imposed by many of their large trading partners, including the EU. Assad's government maintained control over a large portion of Syria, but the remaining parts were split up between several different groups. The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) took control of the northeast, Turkish-backed rebel forces took control of parts of the north, and a group by the name of Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham took control of a smaller portion of the northwest. Then, several months ago, Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham moved into Assad's territory, taking control of the major city of Aleppo before invading the capital, Damascus. Read more into their invasion here . Assad quickly fled the capital for Moscow, where he took refuge, and Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham became the new rulers of Syria. Now, the group has elected a new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is aiming for reform across the country. He has maintained that the economy is key to Syria's success, but economical growth is not possible when major sanctions are in place. Due to this, the European Union removed a multitude of sanctions this week, including sanctions on oil, gas, electricity, and transportation. They have also pulled back restrictions that had been placed on the Syrian central bank, allowing the country's economy to resume its growth. With this development, it could possibly return to where it once was before the war, which would be huge for Syria as a whole. However, the EU has confirmed that they are not removing all sanctions, as they must ensure that the situation in Syria remains under control. Because of this, they have kept many sanctions as well, including sanctions on weapons and surveillance equipment. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Well, only for about 15 seconds. It takes that long for humans to lose consciousness in space due to lack of oxygen to the brain, and they quickly die within the next few minutes. In 1965, a technician was inside a vacuum chamber and accidentally depressurized his suit. After 12 to 15 seconds he lost consciousness, but his suit was repressurized at 27 seconds. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): In order to have faith in his own path, he does not need to prove that someone else’s path is wrong. (Paulo Coelho) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Quip (noun, KWIP) - Quip can refer to a clever, usually taunting remark, or to a witty or funny observation or response usually made on the spur of the moment. In a Sentence: They traded quips over a beer and laughed themselves silly.

The German people have voted for the conservative Christian Democrats in the country's latest election, making party leader Friedrich Merz their next chancellor. Back in November, former Chancellor Olaf Scholz was forced to call for a no confidence vote after his party's coalition broke apart, leaving them unable to pass bills. Due to the fact that there are seven parties in the German Parliament, no one party can take control-- they must form coalitions with other successful parties to gain a majority. Read more into the initial political turmoil here . The elections were then set for February 23, and Scholz was not expected to keep his position as chancellor. It soon became clear that Germany's opinion on politics was shifting right, away from liberalism and towards the conservative side. The election results confirmed this shift, reshuffling the political order of Germany's parties. Friedrich Merz's center-right Christian Democrats received the most votes, with 208 of the Parliament's 630 total seats and 28.6% of the total vote. The second place party was the largest surprise of the election, with Germany's far-right party, Alternative for Germany, receiving 152 seats-- they made massive improvements from last election, moving up from 10.4% of the vote in 2021 to 20.8% of the vote in 2025. Meanwhile, Scholz's center-left Social Democrats were demoted to third place after receiving 120 seats and only 16.4% of the vote, down from 25.7% in 2021. Now, Merz has clearly become the next leader for the country, but his government still needs to be decided on. He has confirmed that he will not be considering a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany, making Scholz's centrist Social Democrats his most likely option. In the previous election, Social Democrats were forced to form a coalition with both the Greens and the Free Democrats, two other parties in the Parliament, to obtain a majority, making it more fragile. However, the seats have been structured in a way that if the Christian Democrats were to form a coalition with the Social Democrats, they would immediately cross the threshold for a majority, enabling them to have a more secure coalition with just two parties. Merz stated that he needs a strong government to fight back against the pressure of the United States on one side and Russia on the other side, and he confirmed after his win that the goal at the top of his list is to unify Europe amid the challenges it is currently facing. Upcoming Events: Nordic World Ski Championships Begin (Wednesday, February 26) Maha Shivaratri (Wednesday, February 26) Ramadan Begins (Friday, February 28) Zero Discrimination Day (Saturday, March 1) World Seagrass Day (Saturday, March 1) Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): The intuitive reason why humans blink so much, 15 to 20 times per minute, is for eye lubrication. But some research suggests that it’s actually to give our brains a break. Although these breaks only last for a few seconds, they could be giving the brain a chance to go idle and recharge. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Every lie is two lies, the lie we tell others and the lie we tell ourselves to justify it. (Robert Brault) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Tousle (verb, TOW-sul) - To tousle something is to dishevel it—that is, to make it untidy or unkempt. Tousle is usually, though not always, used specifically when a person’s hair is being so treated. In a Sentence: Vic stood in front of the mirror and tousled his hair, trying to get a cool, disheveled look.

Local doctors have given an update on Pope Francis' condition-- unfortunately, he is now in critical condition after being diagnosed with double pneumonia earlier in the week. Pope Francis is the presiding leader over the Catholic church, and he lives in the Vatican Palace within Vatican City. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1936, he is now 88 years old and has been the Pope since 2013, when he was elected as the successor of Pope Benedict XVI after the latter's resignation. At 88 years old, his health had started to become a major concern. In 1957, when the Pope was in his early 20s, he was forced to undergo surgery to get part of one lung removed after a severe respiratory infection, and he has also experienced issues like sciatica, additional respiratory infections, and an abdominal hernia, the latter of which required surgery in 2023. Last week, the Pope was sent to the hospital with bronchitis, and he was later diagnosed with double pneumonia, also known as bilateral pneumonia, after a CT scan. Pneumonia is an illness where a virus or bacteria causes inflammation and swelling of the lungs, making it tough to breathe, and it can cause the lungs to fill up with fluid or pus. Unfortunately, doctors have confirmed that it is an extremely complex case because it is polymicrobial, meaning that there are different kinds of organisms causing the pneumonia. Nevertheless, the Pope was able to sleep well, sit up, and eat breakfast just a few days later, showing signs of improvement. The Vatican had kept extremely quiet about his condition, though, meaning that everyone did not have very many details on his health. However, that quickly took a downturn on Friday, when he experienced a "asthmatic respiratory crisis." Doctors confirmed that he was in critical condition, and he required extra oxygen to breathe better and a blood transfusion to treat his anemia. Anemia is where the body does not have enough healthy red blood cells to transport oxygen to the body, and it is a side effect of severe pneumonia. Thankfully, he made it through the procedures, and is now alert and alive in his wheelchair. He is still in much worse condition than earlier, though, and his death is not out of the picture. If the Pope were to pass away from the illness, it would spark a conclave among the College of Cardinals, who would then choose a cardinal to become the next Pope. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): Before 1920, some people used to send their children in the mail. There were several recorded instances of parents who were too poor to buy a train ticket packing their kids into a box and mailing them off, but the practice was quickly banned. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you. (B.B. King) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Astute (adj, uh-STOOT) - Someone or something described as astute has or shows an ability to notice and understand things clearly. In other words, they are mentally sharp or clever. Astute can also describe someone who is crafty or wily. In a Sentence: They made some astute observations about the movie industry.

We apologize that this article was published slightly late due to a scheduling issue. The latest hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas went smoothly today despite some recent hostility between the two sides. This week, Hamas was scheduled to send the remains of four people to Israel, consisting of two children, their mother, and an 85-year-old. The father of the two children, Yarden Bibas, had been recently released by Hamas, as he was also taken hostage in October 2023. Hamas claimed that the two children, Ariel Bibas and Kfir Bibas, and the mother, Shiri Bibas, were killed in an Israeli bombing back in November 2023. However, the remains were sent back on Thursday, and it sparked outrage across Israel. The autopsy done on the two children, who were 4 years old and around 10 months old, respectively, revealed that they had been "brutally murdered" by Hamas using their "bare hands." Meanwhile, the third body sent back turned out to be that of a Palestinian woman killed during the war, not that of Shiri Bibas. Her body was later returned, and the Israeli Institute of Forensic Medicine has confirmed her identity with a DNA test. The autopsy is still being completed, but it has been assumed that she was murdered in the same way as her children. Despite the incident, today, the latest hostage release went through. Hamas released five hostages and is expected to release a sixth later today, and Israel will hand over 600 Palestinian prisoners in exchange-- this makes it the largest release of prisoners in the war so far. The current ceasefire, which is extremely fragile, has been up and down, but it is still holding for now. Unfortunately, tension between Hamas and Israel is continuing to rise, and this agreement will not last for much longer. The deal is beginning to come to an end, as the six-week ceasefire period ends on March 2, and the next phase must be confirmed before that date or the fighting will resume. No talks have taken place yet, though, as several members of the Israeli government are encouraging additional fighting. However, dozens of living hostages still remain in Gaza, and many Israelis see that as a priority over taking down Hamas. Fact of the Day (Reader's Digest): You can tell how old an egg is based on whether it floats or not. Old eggs will tilt upward or even float due to the expansion of the air cell inside the egg, meaning that it is too old to consume. However, fresher eggs will sink. Quote of the Day (Gracious Quotes): Don’t expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong. (Calvin Coolidge) Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Jabberwocky (noun, JAB-er-wah-kee) - Jabberwocky refers to meaningless speech or writing. In a Sentence: When the character gets angry or flustered, she talks in a sort of agitated jabberwocky that is really quite comical.