In Latin, septem means "seven" and septimus means "seventh"; September was in fact the seventh month of the Roman calendar until 153 BC, when the first month changed from Kalendas Martius (1 March) to Kalendas Januarius (1 January).

Sip of the Day - February 11, 2009

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Titera's Tidbit: Canopy
Ancient Greeks were no strangers to the misery of a mosquito bite and the dangers of malaria, so they invented the kanopion, or mosquito net, which hung over the bed like a tent. Long after it stopped serving its original useful purpose, it kept its purposeful name, which was extended in time to include the highest reaches of a tropical forest.

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Video of the Day: Runner Celebrates Win Early...Very Early (Rated: PG)

Usain Bolt Celebrates Early...Very Early from Quiet Library on Vimeo.

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