📜 December 10: On This Day in History |  | Emu coup |  Image: Medium | Each of the following events happened on December 10. Your challenge is to put them in the order in which they occurred by year, earliest to latest. Answers at the bottom! - A) The Australian government officially surrenders following a month-long battle against thousands of large flightless birds. The “Great Emu War” was brought on by farmers asking for help because thousands of birds were decimating their crops.
- B) The first Nobel Prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. The ceremony comes on the fifth anniversary of the death of Alfred Nobel, the Swedish inventor of dynamite and other high explosives who wished to rehabilitate his name.
- C) Mark Twain's classic novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published, appearing in the United Kingdom and Canada. It’s released in the United States the following year.
- D) South African President Nelson Mandela signs a new constitution that officially completes the country’s transition from a long period of white minority rule (apartheid) to full-fledged democracy.
Hint: Australia sent a total of three soldiers to the war |
|
|
🙌🎓 In partnership with Life Chiropractic College West | | Blending theory and practice = faster learning | 
| Most schools separate classroom studies from clinical work. Life West integrates both—students learn adjustment techniques in class, then practice them on real patients the same quarter. This real-time application helps you retain more, build confidence faster, and make deeper connections between theory and practice. The result? Practice-ready graduates entering a field with $150k+ earning potential, flexible schedules, and surging demand as the population ages. That's why Life West earned the #1 ranking for 2025. |
| | Apply to Life West here |
|
🔗 Conjoiner: A DONUT Original Word Game | | No diving in the shallow end | Grab your whistle and save today’s Conjoiner as it splashes around in the deep end. Can you reel in the right chain? The first clue of today’s sequence is: “Beach or pool safety watcher”... |
| | Play the sequence here |
|
🧩 Puzzle Corner | | MiniToday’s puzzle is hiding deep in the wilderness. Follow the clues, read the signs, and see if you can uncover the route. SudokuWhen tasks pile up or moods turn blue, place one through nine and see it through. |
|
|
🐐 GOATWars: A Data-Driven Process to Determine the Best | | Which streaming service makes the greatest originals? | 
| Every platform claims they have the "best originals.” Now it’s time to settle it. Before the next wave of prestige dramas, binge-worthy comedies, and surprise hits drops, you get to help decide which streamer actually delivers the strongest lineup. Jump into the Greatest Streaming Service Originals of All Time league on GoatWars and vote through matchups from every major platform — one battle at a time. Each pick builds your personal GOAT List, ranking the services you trust most when you hit “play.” Showdowns include: ...and much more. |
| | 👉 Cast your votes & build your GOAT List |
|
🏆 Monday's GOATWars Results: The Data Is Now In | | 📺 THE GREATEST 90’s COMMERCIAL ICON OF ALL TIME - Energizer Bunny
- “Whassup?!” (Budweiser)
- Geico Gecko
- Taco Bell Chihuahua
- “Got Milk?” milk mustache
Explore the full list. Note: Results are as of the published time; these lists are dynamic and may change. |
|
|
📜 Answers | | C, B, A, D - C) 1884 – Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is published. Together with The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, they changed the course of children’s literature in the US, presenting the first deeply felt portrayal of boyhood.
- B) 1901 – The first Nobel Prizes are awarded. Today, each Nobel carries a cash prize of ~$1.4M, with recipients also receiving a gold medal.
- A) 1932 – Australian government surrenders the “Emu War”.
- D) 1996 – President Nelson Mandela signs a new constitution that completes a transition to full-fledged democracy in South Africa.
|
|
|
|
