Today is; Cordova Ice Worm Day Cordova Ice Worm Festival (Cordova): The truth is, ice worms do exist. Really. This winter carnival celebrates them in February. The highlight is the traditional annual march of the ice worm (a costume with dozens of feet sticking out) down the main street.

Quote of the Day;

It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others.
John Andrew Holmes

Today in History; Rock singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash. (1959)  (The Day the Music died)

Todays Birthdays;

1894- Norman Rockwell, renowned painter

1918- Joey Bishop, TV star, comedian

1950- Morgan Fairchild, actress

Todays Word of the Day;

groupthink
(noun) [GROOP-thingk']

1. decision making by a group, especially one characterized by uncritical acceptance or conformity to a perceived majority view: “If you do agree to marry me, I will have none of your family’s groupthink.”
Origin

Approximately 1972, coined by psychologist Irving Janis. Reminiscent of George Orwell’s coinages (such as ‘doublethink’) from his novel, ’1984′.

Have a good day and a better tomorrow folks.