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The word for today is… eureka (interjection, adjective) - interjection : used to express triumph on a discovery adjective : marked by usually sudden triumphant discovery Source : Merriam-Webster Etymology : I think this is the first interjection we have featured - a red letter day. When people exclaim “Eureka!” they are harking back
The Good Oil Daily Bible Verse
And it came to pass on the morrow, that the people rose early, and built there an altar, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings.