Old Dominion Post

Today's Word

Today’s Word- Insomnia

Feb 24, 2026 Norm DePlume

Experts don’t have a clear picture of why insomnia happens.

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Today’s Word- Drill

Feb 23, 2026 Irwin Fletcher

The Baron de Steuben knew this word very well

History

The Real Holiday

Feb 22, 2026 Chris Farmer

Happy Birthday, George Washington

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Today’s Word- Resolute

Feb 19, 2026 Norm DePlume

“The weak-hearted apprehended coming troubles, the resolute prepared to brave them.”

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Today’s Word- Phantasmagoric

Feb 18, 2026 Norm DePlume

Its noun is phantasmagoria

News

Biathlon is a Great Event

Feb 17, 2026 Chris Farmer

Cross-country skiing with a rifle on your back could only be a great sport.

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Today’s Word- Amend

Feb 17, 2026 Norm DePlume

There are often calls for amending the US Constitution, but few that are serious.

History

Presidents’ Day Recommendations

Feb 16, 2026 Irwin Fletcher

Books, films, TV shows, museums and more

History

Presidents’ Day

Feb 16, 2026 Chris Farmer

Memorable lines from presidential inaugural addresses.

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Today’s Word- Triskaidekaphobia

Feb 13, 2026 Norm DePlume

Good luck today.

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Today’s Word- Psephology

Feb 12, 2026 Norm DePlume

The field has grown a tremendous amount since 1954

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Today’s Word- Siege

Feb 11, 2026 Norm DePlume

The Revolutionary War was won at the Siege of Yorktown.