Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Success is neither magical nor mysterious. Success is the natural consequence of consistently applying the basic fundamentals." 

Jim Rohn

Joke

Guest to the waiter: “Can you bring me what the lady at the next table is having?” 

Waiter: “Sorry, sir, but I’m pretty sure she wants to eat it herself.”

Fun Fact

The green code in The Matrix was actually created from symbols in the code designer’s wife’s sushi cookbook.

Reading Fact

Kids will come across more words the more they read, which in turn will improve their vocabulary. Being articulate and well-spoken is a huge life skill that will help kids advance in their professional careers.

History Fact

In the Ancient Olympics, athletes performed naked.

The athletes did this to imitate the Gods, but also to help them easily clear toxins from their skin through sweating after each attempt at a sport.

In fact, the word “gymnastics” comes from the Ancient Greek words “gumnasía” (“athletic training, exercise”) and “gumnós” (“naked”).

This translates as “to train naked”.

Movie/TV Trivia

Dirk Diggler’s penis in Boogie Nights measured 13 inches, half an inch more than its inspiration, John Holmes. Michael Fassbender’s wang has yet to be measured. Except, presumably, by Michael Fassbender.

Movie/TV Quote

“You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am.”

On the Waterfront, 1954

Conversation Starter

Are you very active, or do you prefer to just relax in your free time?

Find out if they are all about the gym or all about the couch. To each their own!

Writing Prompt

Who Would Be the Ideal Celebrity Neighbour?