Quote
"Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it."
Meister Eckhart
Joke
What happens when a cop gets into bed?
He becomes an undercover cop.
Fun Fact
Chewing gum boosts concentration.
Next time you are having trouble focusing, you might want to reach for a stick of gum. A 2013 study in the British Journal of Psychology found that those subjects who chewed gum while taking part in a memory challenge were able to stay focused for longer periods of time than those who did not chew gum.
Reading Fact
Reading can enhance vocabulary by exposing readers to new words and their usage in context.
History Fact
The Titanic's Owners Never Said the Ship Was "Unsinkable"
Despite what James Cameron's iconic 1997 film may have you believe, the owners never said that it could never sink. Historian Richard Howells said that "the population as a whole were unlikely to have thought of the Titanic as a unique, unsinkable ship before its maiden voyage."
Movie/TV Trivia
Christian Bale based elements of his performance as Patrick Bateman on Tom Cruise after seeing an interview with the diminutive star. According to director Mary Harron, Bale said he saw “this very intense friendliness with nothing behind the eyes”.
Movie/TV Quote
"I am your father."
Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, 1980
One of the most misquoted lines in movie history, right up there with "Play it again, Sam." The real line has no "Luke" in it.
Conversation Starter
What do you consider most romantic?
Writing Prompt
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