Daily Quote
"We must take care of our families wherever we find them."
Elizabeth Gilbert
Joke of the Day
It's inappropriate to make a 'dad joke' if you're not a dad. It's a faux pa.
Fun Fact
A company in Taiwan makes dinnerware out of wheat, so you can eat your plate!
Not only do they make plates out of wheat, but spoons, bowls, and chopsticks as well.
The dishes can be kept for months as long as they stay dry!
History Fact
I Heart You
Silphium, also known as laserwort, was a plant that was once an effective and extremely popular contraceptive; Pliny, sounding like a guy who totally understands women’s periods, noted that it could “promote the menstrual discharge.” Unfortunately it was so popular that it was harvested into extinction. Some researchers even speculate that the shape of the plant is what gives us the traditional heart shape we use to denote love and romance today.
Movie/TV Trivia
While everyone knows Viggo Mortensen replaced Stuart Townsend at the last minute for Aragorn, the beardy ranger had no intention of joining Jackson and co until his son begged him to do it. Good son.
Movie/TV Quote
"Here's Johnny!"
The Shining, 1980
Conversation Starter
Do you know anyone who is living their life to the fullest?
Writing Prompt
What Motivates You?
Weird Laws
Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, you can face up to six months in jail for… selling home-baked cookies.
Food Thing
Shirako – Japan
Another fancy name for an animal’s reproductive organs, Shirako is essentially a cod’s sperm sac. Apparently soft and creamy to taste you can have it served up steamed or deep fried.