24 July: 205

Today is the 205^th day of the year. 10 fun facts about the number 205:

1. 205 Martha is a large main belt Asteroid discovered by Johann Palisa on 13 October 1879, and named after Martha, a woman in the New Testament.

2. The South Circular Road in London was formally the A205. It’s a major road that runs from The Woolwich Ferry in the east to the Chiswick Flyover in the west. Together with the North Circular Road and Woolwich Ferry, it makes a complete ring-road around Central London and forms the boundary of the Ultra Low Emission Zone.

3. Also in London, the 205 bus route runs between Cleveland Terrace Paddington and Bow Church Station.

4. 205 (Scottish) Field Hospital is Scotland's only Army Reserve Field Hospital.

5. The year 205 was a common year starting on a Tuesday, known at the time as the Year of the Consulship of Aurelius and Geta. In this year, Plotinus, the Greek philosopher and writer was born.

6. On an infinite chessboard, a knight can reach exactly 205 squares within four moves.

7. 205 is the atomic number of a theoretical element temporarily called Binilpentium.

8. The Peugeot 205 is a supermini (B-segment) car produced by the French manufacturer Peugeot from 1983 to 1999.

9. 205 Yonge Street is a four-story former Bank of Toronto building built in 1905 in Toronto. The E. J. Lennox-designed structure has a domed roof and Corinthian columns on the front, and it is an example of neoclassical architecture.

10. In numerology 205 energy resonates with scientific investigation and introspection. The energy also resonates with companionship and diplomacy. The person influenced by it is likely to be highly intuitive, spiritual, and wise; and enjoy the activities of analysing situations and scientific research. They are not thrown by unexpected turns of events others might see as a jinx or a spanner in the works. Instead, they welcome it as a learning experience. 205 energy is a good team member, always contributing to the group.

Character birthday

Porcupine, a genetic variant born with sharp spines on her back. Her mother died giving birth to her and she was rejected by the rest of her relatives. Her case came to the attention of social worker Rosemary Ellis (Shadow) who arranged for the baby to be adopted by Boulder and Dynamite, who were unable to have children of their own. Boulder’s tough granite skin meant he could cuddle the baby without coming to harm. Porcupine lives in the G-Men’s mansion and is one of a number of genetic variants who would be unable to live easily in society.

Fire in her Blood

A Superhero love story.

Sent away to school to get her away from undesirable company, Agnes finds herself homesick and lonely. A brief connection with Jason Warner leads to the teenage crush to end all teenage crushes. Jason is barely aware Agnes exists, but she plans her whole future around him.

It is only when they meet again as adults that the connection becomes mutual; but before it can develop, Jason makes a discovery which rocks his entire world. He needs time alone, away from everyone, including Agnes. When Jason is finally ready to go back to his old life, Agnes has moved on and he cannot find her.

Agnes is now a single parent to the remarkable Seraphina. The Power League want to harness Seraphina's powers for evil before the Freedom League become aware of her. Agnes has no idea her new colleague and friend is a supervillain with his own agenda, and his willingness to babysit is not as innocent as she thinks. As Incendio starts teaching Seraphina to use her powers, the Freedom League intervene. Little do they know that they have found one of their own.

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