Today's Dippit!

Daily Quote

"Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read."

Groucho Marx

Writing Prompt

Do Your Friends on Social Media All Have the Same Political Opinions You Do?

Conversation Starter

If you could make up a school subject, what would it be?

Joke of the Day

I used to be a banker, but I lost interest.

Fun Fact

There is a species of spider called the Hobo Spider.

Most bites from the Hobo Spider (Tegenaria agrestis) happen when the spider is accidentally crushed or squeezed by a human.

History Fact

The saying “fly off the handle” originates from the 1800s.

It’s a saying that refers to cheap axe-heads flying off their handles when swung backwards before a chop.

Weird Laws

Alabama

You may not impersonate a member of the clergy. Such a misdemeanor could result in actual jail time, and/or a fine of up to $500.

Food Thing

Fondue at Auberge de Savièse in Geneva, Switzerland

Switzerland's favorite après-ski meal is fondue: a pot of melted cheese that, using a long-stemmed fork, you dip bread into.

While there are delicious versions all over the world, the Auberge de Savinèse is recognized as the fondue specialist of Geneva and remains one of the best places on the planet to enjoy the dish. Different cheese combos include a 50/50 split of gruyère and vacherin and the house specialty, a mix of 80 percent gruyère and 20 percent alpine gruyère.

Have your fondue fork at the ready!

Movie/TV Trivia

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Filming the scenes where Lara drives her Land Rover through the jungle there had to be endless re-shoots due to snakes and other wildlife falling through the open top roof. Angelina Jolie herself was reported to be terrified.

Movie/TV Quote

"Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the fairest one of all?"

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, 1937