Daily Quote
"Do I not destroy my enemies when I make them my friends?"
Abraham Lincoln
Writing Prompt
How Do You Celebrate Spring?
Conversation Starter
What kinds of food do you usually eat on your favourite holiday?
Joke of the Day
I've been bored recently so I've decided to take up fencing. The neighbours said they will call the police unless I put it back.
Fun Fact
Canadians say "sorry" so much that The Apology Act was passed in 2009, declaring that an apology can't be used as evidence of admission of guilt.
History Fact
Tight-Knit Family
Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s parents were closely related—like, really close: His mother and father were actually siblings, a marital arrangement that was not uncommon among the ruling classes at the time. Some experts disagree, however, and say his parents were cousins, not brother and sister. But really, same difference here.
Weird Laws
Vermont: Clotheslines, be gone
Vermont passed a law just to say there would never be a law prohibiting the use of clotheslines. Good to know.
Food Thing
Chicken Parmesan at Emilio's Ballato in New York City
This old-school red-sauce joint in downtown Manhattan cooks up one of the best chicken parms you'll ever encounter: a crispy fried-chicken cutlet smothered in tangy tomato sauce and fresh buffalo mozzarella. It's no wonder former POTUS Obama (and tons of other stars!) love this place so much.
Trust them (and us): It's worth the wait.
Movie/TV Trivia
The Devil Wears Prada
On the first day of filming, Meryl Streep told Anne Hathaway, "I think you're perfect for the role. I'm so happy we're going to be working together." Then she paused and followed it up with, "That's the last nice thing I'll say to you." And it was. Many fashion designers allowed their clothes and accessories to be used in the film, making it the most expensively-costumed film in history. Meryl Streep donated her wardrobe to a charity auction.
Movie/TV Quote
"Say "hello" to my little friend!"
Scarface, 1983