Today's Dippit!

Quote

"There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you." 

Richard Branson

Joke

Whatdya call a frenchman wearing sandals? Phillipe Phillope.

Fun Fact

Hair and nails grow faster during pregnancy.

A surprising side effect of pregnancy is that nails and hair grow faster than usual. This is due to changes in hormones as well as increased blood circulation and metabolism supplying nutrients. According to Amy O'Connor, writing for What to Expect, a pregnant person's hair also "might feel thicker and look more shiny and healthy than usual." Though she warns that it can occasionally mean that the expecting "may suddenly sprout strands in places [they'd] rather not."

Reading Fact

Literacy rates vary widely around the world, with some countries achieving nearly universal literacy while others struggle with high rates of illiteracy.

History Fact

Peter the Great executed his wife's lover, then forced her to keep her lover's head in a jar of alcohol in her bedroom.

Movie/TV Trivia

George Lucas’ dog was named Indiana.

Movie/TV Quote

"I'm not bad. I'm just drawn that way."

Who Framed Roger Rabbit, 1988

Conversation Starter

How do you think you will die?

Writing Prompt

What Memorable Poetry Have You Ever Read or Heard?