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WORD OF THE DAY
Laicism [ley-uh-siz-uh m] (noun) the nonclerical, or secular, control of political and social institutions in a society (distinguished from clericalism).
TV TRIVIA
On “Modern Family,” what state is Cameron from?
A. Hawaii
B. Texas
C. Alabama
D. Missouri
(Answer at bottom of column)
NUMBER TO KNOW
7: Average lifespan of a Major League baseball is seven pitches.
THIS DAY IN HISTORY
July 2, 1964: President Lyndon B. Johnson signs into law the Civil Rights Act in a nationally televised ceremony at the White House.
FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS
TV producer/actor Larry David (74)
QUOTE OF THE DAY
“Interpretation is the revenge of the intellectual upon art.” – Susan Sontag
TRIVIA ANSWER
D. Missouri
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