A Palindrome Day: January 2, 2010
The name 'palindrome' comes from the Greek language where 'palin' means 'to return' and 'dromos' means 'the way.' Obviously in writing palindromes, one must make his text return the way it has come.
Some examples of palindromes are:
Hannah
Racecar
Never odd or even.
A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!
Mr. Owl ate my metal worm.
Red rum, sir, is murder.
First ladies rule the state and state the rule: Ladies first!
Today's palindromic date is in the mm/dd/yyyy style, which is common in the United States. Interestingly, in a few days, using the mm/dd/yy style, we'll have another palindromic date: January 11, 2010 = 01-11-10. Some add in the time with the date to create a palindromic date/time, such as: January 2, 2010 at 1:20:10pm = 010210012010.
The year 2002 is a palindrome; the next palindrome year will be 2112.
Is 911 a palindrome? Only if it's written in Roman numerals: IXXI.
Ever see the movie "Holes"? The main character's name was a palindrome: Stanley Yelnats.
Similar, but not a true palindrome (actually a semordnilap), is the word stressed. Spelled backwards, it is desserts. Interesting, since I find myself craving dessert when I'm stressed! Quite a coincidence or is it? (FYI- Semordnilap is palindromes spelled backwards).
Or think of this... Could the first words ever spoken on this planet have been a palindrome? After Eve was created, perhaps Adam stepped forward, looked into her pretty brown eyes and stated simply: "Madam, I'm Adam."
Today's intellectual challenge: Create palindromes of your own. Share with others and wish them a Happy Palindrome Day!
Published by Jean Bailey Robor
Born in Burlington, North Carolina, Jean Bailey Robor is an award-winning writer and motivational/inspirational speaker. She is a member of the Burlington Writers Club, Toastmasters International, and the Am... View profile
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