The deliberate killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular nation or ethnic group.
Genocide
Fact of the Day
A wealthy early modern London merchant asked his agent to send him '2 or 3 apes' from Africa, but didn't write the 'r'. The order was interpreted as 203 apes, the first cargo of 80 of which arrived with the promise of more to come.
Quote of the Day
"There is only one way to avoid criticism: Do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.
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~ Aristotle
On This Day
1787 The 'First Fleet' of 11 ships carrying convicts to Australia left England.
1888 Slavery was abolished in Brazil.