The breakfast cereal that saved a king's life

Trivia of the Day

Which breakfast cereal was invented by a doctor who believed it would reduce 'immoral urges' in his patients?

1. Corn Flakes
2. Grape-Nuts
3. Rice Krispies
4. Cheerios

Answer: Corn Flakes — Dr. John Harvey Kellogg created Corn Flakes as part of his wellness regimen at a sanitarium, believing bland foods would curb human desires.

Word of the Day

flâneur noun · flah-NUR

A person who strolls leisurely through city streets observing society with detached curiosity; an urban wanderer.

“She spent Sunday afternoon as a flâneur, drifting through cobblestone alleys and pausing at café windows to watch the world unfold.”

Joke of the Day

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field.

This Day in History

1889 — The first issue of The Wall Street Journal was published, initially as a four-page afternoon newspaper covering financial news. It cost two cents and had a circulation of about 5,000 readers.