Morning Minutes June 22, 2010

Word of the Day

Brainiac BRAY-nee-ak (noun) A very intelligent person -- www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

American Rose Society

www.ars.org

If you're looking to grow roses or are looking for a rose expert in your community, check out this site. Learn about the different types of roses, how to plant and care for the flowers, and find out how to prevent disease and pests.

Number to Know

80 million: Approximate number of copies of "The Da Vinci Code" book that have been sold.

This Day in History

June 22, 2009: Two Metro trains collide in Washington, D.C., killing nine and injuring more than 80.

Today's Featured Birthday

Author Dan Brown (46)

Daily Quote

"I consider myself a student of many religions. The more I learn, the more questions I have. For me, the spiritual quest will be a life-long work in progress." - Dan Brown