Today's Dippit!

Quote

"The things that we love tell us what we are." 

Thomas Aquinas

Joke

What do you cakes and baseball have in common?

They both need a batter! 

Fun Fact

The tallest living man is 37-year-old Sultan Kosen, from Turkey, who is 8 feet, 2.8 inches, who set the record in 2009. His growth is also due to a pituitary issue.

Reading Fact

The University of Maryland found engaged readers from disadvantaged homes outperformed less engaged readers from more advantaged homes. Reading can therefore help overcome traditional socio-economic boundaries.

History Fact

Chuman

In the 1920s, Ilya Ivanovich Ivanov unsuccessfully attempted to create a human/chimpanzee hybrid by using artificial insemination. The various names for this hybrid? A Humanzee, a Chuman, and a Manpanzee. Pick your favorite! 

Movie/TV Trivia

Ripley’s daughter in the Special Edition of Aliens is played by Sigourney Weaver’s mum.

Movie/TV Quote

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Conversation Starter

What drink do you suggest I get?

Writing Prompt

What’s Your Relationship Like With Your Pet?