Boonville statistic of the day
The number of people in Boonville who identified themselves as being of one race (Japanese) as of 2000 was 1. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Word of the day
Embellish (im-BELL-ish, verb): To make beautiful with ornamentation; decorate; to heighten the attractiveness of by adding decorative or fanciful details; enhance — merriam-webster.com
Website of the day
World Suicide Prevention Day
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Check out this website from the World Health Organization's International Association for Suicide Prevention. Here you can find information about suicide, find resources for yourself or loved ones who might be pondering suicide and more.
Number to know
77: Countries represented by those killed in the Sept. 11 attacks, according to the government.
This day in history
Sept. 10, 1939: World War II: Canada declares war on Nazi Germany, joining the Allies — France, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia.
Today's featured birthday
Ryan Phillippe, actor (36)
Daily quote
"Every day I went to the ballpark in Yankee Stadium as well as on the road, people were on my back. The last six years in the American League were mental hell for me. I was drained of all my desire to play baseball." — Roger Maris, who was born on this date in 1934.
