Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Quality means doing it right when no one is looking." 

Henry Ford

Joke

"Mom, where do tampons go?"

"Where the babies come from, darling."

"In the stork?"

Fun Fact

The wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles was watched by 750 million people worldwide in 1981; sadly, 2.5 billion watched her funeral in 1997.

Reading Fact

Close reading boosts critical thinking, provides a sharp eye for details and shapes a person of great insight. Consequently, it is a remarkable tool to catalyze effectiveness and innovation.

History Fact

Julius Caesar was stabbed 23 times.

Julius Caesar is probably the most iconic name associated with the Romans. Likewise, his assassination and death are also highly notorious.

Due to his coup d’état of the Roman Republic and his proclamation of himself as Dictator for Life, along with his radical political views, a group of his fellow Roman senators led by his best friend Brutus assassinated him on March 15th, 44 BC.

During the assassination, Caesar was stabbed at least 23 times, before finally succumbing to his wounds.

He passed away with fabled words to his former best friend Brutus, allegedly being “you too, sweet child?”

Movie/TV Trivia

The childish snickering during The Usual Suspects iconic line-up was genuine, caused by Benicio Del Toro’s persistent flatulence.

Movie/TV Quote

Bond. James Bond."

Dr. No, 1962

Conversation Starter

What do you do when you hang out with your friends?

See what they like to do when they are social, talk about that activity if you can.

Writing Prompt

What Do You Want to Be Doing When You’re 80?