The Dailies

Word of the Day

Sagacious (adj., suh-JAY-shuss)

Wise, shrewd, showing great discernment, ruled by disciplined thought. A period in human form.

Gif of the Day

TagsAnimalsSealsScratching mah backOh haiSeal brosEyes that can melt snow

Link of the Day

Panyee FC

In 1986, inspired by the World Cup, the boys of a Thailand fishing village built a makeshift, floating soccer pitch out of old boards and old fishing boats. Yes, floating. The boys went on to play in the semifinals of a local tournament, drawing the village together, and soccer—on a rebuilt pitch—has been a staple of the town since.

TMB Bank adapted this story into a short film that features kids from the local area, and it's well-done:

TagsSoccerVideoWaterUnconventional sports materialsThailandBased on a true story