Quote of the Day
"Your work is something connected deeply to who you are, not a separate compartment in your life."
Robert Greene
Writing Prompt of the Day
What Are Your Sleep Habits?
Day's Conversation Starter
Does fashion help society in any way?
Joke of the Day
Why don't skeletons ever go trick or treating?
Because they have no body to go with!
Top Fun Fact
The Sun City Poms is a cheer leading squad in Arizona that only people 55 or older can join.
History Fact
Witches Weren't Actually Burned at the Stake In Salem
The witch trials in Salem, Massachusetts, lasted between February 1692 and May 1693. Nearly 200 people were accused of practicing witchcraft, including the homeless, the elderly, and a four-year-old girl. The majority were jailed, and some were hanged. But none of these people ever got burned alive.
Weird Laws
Georgia: Can't eat fried chicken with utensils
For chicken chompers in Gainesville, Georgia, “finger-lickin’” is not a suggestion—it is mandatory. Thanks to a 1961 law added to the city code as a publicity stunt, it is illegal to eat fried chicken in “the poultry capital of the world” with anything other than your fingers. A tourist was “arrested” for such a chicken-forking violation in 2009.
Foody Things
Where to Eat
On the 50 Best Restaurants in the World list, Berlin's Restaurant Tim Raue brought Germany to the forefront, landing at No. 37.
Another excellent choice is the Michelin 3-Star honoree Vendome, an ideal spot to try fine dining with a traditional touch. The restaurant elevates regional German cuisine through inventive preparation.
Movie/TV Trivia
Guardians Of The Galaxy
Chris Pratt apparently stole his Star-Lord costume from the set, for the sole purpose of having it available so he could show up in costume to visit sick children in the hospital, who might want to meet Star-Lord.
Movie/TV Quote
"Show me the money!"
Jerry Maguire, 1996