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Word of the Day

zugzwang

ˈtsuːɡt͡svɑŋ

noun: A situation in chess where any move of a player puts them at a disadvantage.

Etymology: From German: zug 'move' + zwang 'compulsion'

The player found himself in zugzwang, knowing any move he made would weaken his position.

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Interesting Facts

The planet Venus rotates on its axis in the opposite direction to most planets in the solar system, including Earth; this means on Venus, the Sun rises in the west and sets in the east, contrary to our experience on Earth. This phenomenon, known as retrograde rotation, is thought to have been caused by a massive collision with another celestial body early in Venus's history.

Astronomy scientific literature

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Politico

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The move comes one day after the president threatened to take over the city’s police force.

Politico

Haiti inaugurates new leadership as gangs threaten to overthrow the government - NPR

Businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr became the head of Haiti's transitional presidential council tasked with restoring order as gangs underscored the challenges facing the Caribbean nation.

NPR

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