In terms of children, those born out of wedlock (to unmarried parents).
Illegitimate
Fact of the Day
The world’s oldest tree is a 9,500-year-old Norwegian Spruce named 'Old Tjikko'.
Quote of the Day
"You will live to have your bellyful of parliaments.
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~ James I to his son, Charles
On This Day
1586 American colonists arrived in Plymouth with large quantities of tobacco. Smoking caught on quickly, though it was also used in tea.
1694 The Bank of England was founded by an act of parliament as a way to finance government debt by private subscription.
1943 The concentrated Allied bombing of Hamburg led to a three hour firestorm that killed approx 30,000 civilians.