Quote of the Day
"A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you."
Elbert Hubbard
Writing Prompt of the Day
Will You Be Wearing a Halloween Costume This Year?
Day's Conversation Starter
What’s the best thing to do on a cold winter day?
Joke of the Day
Can February March?
No, but April May!
Top Fun Fact
In the 1920s, women in several US cities organized Anti-Flirt Clubs in to combat catcalling.
History Fact
Burned at the Stake
One expert suggests that as many as 600,000 people who were designated “witches” perished during the medieval period.
Weird Laws
New Mexico: Redefining indecent exposure
Let’s take a break to focus on what’s not illegal: walking around with your butt out. In New Mexico, “indecent exposure” is defined as “intentionally exposing [one’s] primary genital area to public view.” Buttocks are nowhere to be mentioned.
Foody Things
Bryndzové Halušky at Bratislavský Meštiansky Pivovar in Bratislava, Slovakia
This Slovakian specialty combines pillowy, potato-based dumplings with a rich local sheep's milk cheese. Topped with crumbled bacon and lard, it's pretty much the best comfort food dish you can imagine.
Movie/TV Trivia
Jurassic Park
The sounds the Velociraptors make when communicating is the same sound tortoises make when having sex.
Movie/TV Quote
"Shane. Shane. Come back!"
Shane, 1953