The presentation of stories in a way that is intended to provoke public interest or excitement, at the expense of accuracy.
Sensationalism
Fact of the Day
Before the Normans came along, there was no English word for 'castle'.
Quote of the Day
"He so beautified the city [Rome] that he justly boasted that he found it brick and left it marble.
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~ Suetonius on Augustus
On This Day
1282 The last native Prince of Wales, Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, died
1688 King James II tried to flee to France during the Glorious Revolution. He was captured but allowed to escape again later that month.
1936 Edward VIII abdicated in order to marry American divorcee and socialite Wallis Simpson.
1941 Germany and Italy declared war on the USA.
1972 Apollo 17 became the last mission to land on the moon.