Words of the Day, 2026-08-26 Topic(s) Words of the Day Lambert Streth… Wed, 26 Aug 2026 - 09:45 Dad Joke of the Day: Dad Joke of the Day: Yesterday I had a date. It was perfect --> On this day (1682): English astronomer Edmond Halley first observes the comet named after him: (Earthlings flee to the moon before the arrival of Halley’s Comet, ca. 1910. Musée Carnavalet.) * * * Robust . From my OED…