For centuries, tourists and adventure-seekers have sought out the Blarney Stone in Ireland.

The stone, located at Blarney Castle near Cork, is shrouded in legend.

Myths suggest that anyone who kisses the stone will suddenly have the “gift of the gab,” or the ability to become a copious (see definition and hear pronunciation below) talker.

For all its intrigue and popularity, the origins of the stone have long been disputed.

For years, it was thought the mystical block of limestone came from Stonehenge in England or was sent over from Scotland in 1314 as a battle trophy.

Geologists at the University of Glasgow, however, have recently tested the stone and found it to be “100% Irish”!

Cool word vocabulary question of the day: Can you think of anything you’ve observed today that is copious in number?

Copious: Abundant; plentiful; profuse in words.

Click to hear the pronunciation of copious:

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The longer we’re in school, the better we get at learning.

Whether we’re studying geometry, science or English literature, most of us use a variety of techniques to truly master the new material.

For example, you might learn best by listening to a podcast. Others may find it helpful to see the information written on a blackboard. Most students also benefit by verbally explaining the material to another person. You might want to even take copious (see definition below) notes to enhance your learning.

Regardless of your preferred method of learning, it’s always a good idea to combine as many of these techniques as possible. The more areas of the brain that you use to store the data, the more likely you are to have really learned something new!

Speak Your mind: What is the most effective way for you to learn new material—and why?

COPIOUS:  Abundant, plentiful, existing in large quantities.