An order by a court of law stating the date on which a marriage will end unless a good reason not to grant a divorce is produced.
Decree nisi
Fact of the Day
In 1794, women in a village on the Loire responded to a revolutionary talk on divinity by giving the speaker a mass moonie.
Quote of the Day
"In politics, stupidity is not a handicap.
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~ Napoleon Bonaparte
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.