A quick start to the day.
Today's forecast
Showers likely, then thunderstorms likely, high of 84. There is a 60 percent chance of precipitation.
Word of the day
acouasm [uh-koo-az-uhm] (noun) a nonverbal auditory hallucination, as a ringing or hissing.
Film trivia
In “Die Hard,” what is the name of John and Holly’s daughter?
A. Lucy
B. Jenny
C. Elle
D. Tanya
(Answer at bottom of column)
Number to know
24: A dragonfly has a lifespan of 24 hours.
This day in history
June 19, 1972: The U.S. Supreme Court rules against Curt Flood in Flood v. Kuhn, denying Flood free agency as a baseball player.
Featured birthday
Actor Hugh Dancy (43)
Quote of the day
“A man should always consider how much he has more than he wants.” — Joseph Addison
Trivia answer
A. Lucy