Daily Quote
"Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it."
Epictetus
Joke of the Day
How do pickles enjoy a day out?
They relish it.
Fun Fact
Magpies are considered one of the most intelligent animals in the world, and the only non-mammal species able to recognize itself in a mirror test.
History Fact
Spartans were so rich that nobody had to work.
Ancient Sparta, during its Classical Age, was an immensely wealthy country. Mainly due to their conquest and domination of a neighboring race named the Helots.
When a Spartan boy reached adulthood and became a man, the Spartan state awarded him with an allotment of public farmland. They also rewarded him with a constituent of Helot slaves to work it.
This basically turned every Spartan citizen into a wealthy member of the conventional upper class. So they didn’t have to work for a living.
Still, private property existed, which is important because…
Movie/TV Trivia
28 Days Later was filmed on a Canon XL-1 DV camera using mini-DV tapes instead of 35mm film.
Movie/TV Quote
"They called me Mr. Glass."
Unbreakable (2000)
Conversation Starter
What is the most disgusting habit some people have?
Writing Prompt
Weird Laws
In Charlottetown, it’s illegal to intentionally ring any doorbell or knock at any door in order to disrupt, disturb, or annoy any person in his home or place of work.
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