24 November 2013

conurbation

[kon-er-bey-shuhn]

noun

– an extensive urban area resulting from the expansion of several cities or towns so that they coalesce but usually retain their separate identities. Example: A conurbation of cities.

Origin:
1910–15; con- + Latin urb- (stem of urbs ) city + -ation

Today’s aphorism

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

– Friedrich Nietzsche

On this day

24 November 1806 – birth of William Webb Ellis, Anglican clergyman who is credited for creating Rugby Union after allegedly picking up the ball during a soccer match and running with it, while a student at Rugby School. Died 24 February 1872.

24 November 1859 – Charles Darwin publishes his iconic work, The Origin of Species, which has become the foundation of evolutionary biology.

24 November 1991 – death of Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara). British musician and vocalist. Lead singer of rock group, Queen. Born 5 September 1946.

24 November 1991 – death of Eric Carr (Paul Charles Caravello), drummer with Kiss. Born 12 July 1950.