Again rejoicing Nature sees Her robe assume its vernal hues, Her leafy locks wave in the breeze, All freshly steep'd in morning dews. –Robert Burns (1759–96) | Monday, March 25, 2019 84th day of the year Summer begins in 88 days Sarah Jessica Parker (actress) was born on this day in 1965. Herb Peterson (invented McDonald's Egg McMuffin) died on this day in 2008. Question of the Day Why aren't there exactly 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness on the spring and fall equinoxes? Answer
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