Quote
“As you know, life is an echo; we get what we give.”
David DeNotaris
Joke
I like European food so I decided to Russia over there because I was Hungary. After Czech'ing the menu I ordered Turkey. When I was Finnished I told the waiter 'Spain good but there is Norway I could eat another bite'
Fun Fact
The University of Minnesota is older than Minnesota the state itself!
Reading Fact
The world’s largest fine for an overdue library book stands at $345.14, the amount owed at two cents a day.
Poetry book Days and Deeds was checked out of Kewanee Public Library in April 1955 by Emily Canellos-Simms to be returned on 19 April. Having found the book at her mother’s house 47 years later, Emily gave the book back, with an overdue fine of over $345.
History Fact
The most prolific female serial killer was a Hungarian Countess.
Named Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, she was born on August 7th, 1560.
She was accused of torturing and killing over 650 young women. Most the women were between the ages of 10 and 14.
Her cruelty was limitless. She regularly bathed in the blood of virgins to preserve her youthful looks.
After facing accusations from many people, smallfolk and nobles alike, she was detained. However she did not face trial due to her family’s aristocratic high-standing.
Instead, she was privately imprisoned in a windowless room for four years until she died in 1614.
Movie/TV Trivia
Sharlto Copley had not acted professionally before District 9 and had no intention of pursuing acting.
Movie/TV Quote
"Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want."
10 Things I Hate About You
I saw this when I was a kid and didn't understand it. Years later, at 19 or so, life was trying to kick my ass. I saw it again and this quote hit me in the heart. The passion in his voice, and the overall meaning of what he was saying changed me.
Conversation Starter
What is the biggest holiday for your family?
Writing Prompt
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