Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear."

George Addair

Joke

Did you hear about that cheese factory that exploded in France? There was nothing left but de Brie!

Fun Fact

The Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu, who lived in the 1700s, reportedly invented the sandwich so he wouldn’t have to leave his gambling table to eat.

Reading Fact

Children who frequently read books at 10 years old, and more than once a week at 16 years old, gain higher results in math, vocabulary, and spelling tests than those who read less regularly.

History Fact

Nice Job if You Can Get It

When the mummy of Ramesses II was sent to France for refurbishment in 1974, the mummy was actually issued a legal Egyptian passport. Ramses’ occupation was listed as “King (deceased).”

Movie/TV Trivia

The Terminator

Arnold Schwarzenegger worked with guns every day for a month to prepare for the role. The first two weeks of filming he practiced weapons stripping and reassembly blindfolded until the motions were automatic, like a machine. He spent hours at the shooting range and practicing with different weapons without blinking or looking at them when reloading or cocking. He also had to be ambidextrous.

Movie/TV Quote

"Elementary, my dear Watson." 

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, 1929

Fun Fact

Sherlock Holmes never says this iconic quote in any of the books the character is based off of.

Conversation Starter

Who was your first crush and why?

Writing Prompt

What Are Your Favourite Viral Videos?