Daily Post — October 11, 2025 (History • Quote • Word)

🗓️ On This Day in History — October 11

• 1991 – Anita Hill testified before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, accusing Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas of sexual harassment. (AP News)
• 1962 – The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) officially opened under Pope John XXIII, ushering in major Catholic reforms. (Britannica)
• 1911 – The Xinhai Revolution (Wuchang Uprising) spread across China, eventually leading to the collapse of the Qing dynasty. (Time and Date)
• 1899 – The Second Boer War erupted between the British Empire and the Boers of the Transvaal and Orange Free State. (HistoryPlace)
• 1521 – King Henry VIII of England was granted the title “Defender of the Faith” by Pope Leo X for his opposition to Martin Luther’s teachings. (KidsKonnect)

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📜 Quote of the Day

“Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.”
— Mark Twain (Goodreads)

Takeaway: True kindness transcends barriers, understood not through words but through actions that touch hearts.

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🔤 Word of the Day — keen (adj.)

Meaning: Highly developed; eager; showing sharpness or enthusiasm.

Use it:

• “She has a keen eye for detail in her artwork.”
• “He was keen to start his new job as soon as possible.”

Synonyms: sharp, eager, enthusiastic, perceptive
Antonyms: indifferent, dull, apathetic, disinterested

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