Quote of the Day
"Being honest may not get you a lot of friends but it’ll always get you the right ones."
Unknown
Writing Prompt of the Day
What Are Your Thanksgiving Traditions?
Day's Conversation Starter
Do you prefer summer or winter activities?
Joke of the Day
Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands!
Top Fun Fact
Richard Nixon once smuggled a suitcase full of weed through the airport for Louis Armstrong.
History Fact
Gold Teeth
George Washington, however, had luxury dentures: they were reportedly made out gold, lead, and ivory, and were a mix of human and animal chompers. But no wood!
Weird Laws
North Dakota: No late-night fireworks
Happy almost New Year! Despite a 1999 amendment allowing the sale of fireworks temporarily from December 26, 1999 through January 1st, 2000, it is illegal to set off fireworks after 11p.m. in Devil’s Lake, North Dakota.
Foody Things
Queso Fundido at La Condesa in Austin, Texas
Think of queso fundido as chile con queso's stretchier, gooeier cousin.
This delicious specialty found throughout central Mexico is broiled to create a bubbly, charred top. The version at La Condesa in Texas is made with a combination of cheeses, including a tangy goat variety.
Instead of dipping chips into this queso fundido, use a spoon to drizzle it over tortillas. Mas, por favor!
Movie/TV Trivia
Man Of Steel
Henry Cavill refused to take steroids to muscle up for the role. He also refused any digital touch-ups or enhancement to his body in his shirtless scenes. He said it would have been dishonest of him to use trickery while playing Superman, and he wanted to push his body to the limits, to develop his physique into one that was worthy of the character.
Movie/TV Quote
"Houston, we have a problem."
Apollo 13, 1995