Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Treat your customers like they own you. Because they do." 

Marc Cuban

Joke

I'm so good at sleeping. I can do it with my eyes closed.

Fun Fact

The origin of the word “sinister” reflects a historical bias against left-handed people. It comes from the Latin word for “left,” which was also seen to be unlucky or evil.

Reading Fact

Reading books builds your reading fluency

History Fact

When Marcus Crassus died, molten gold was poured down his throat.

Marcus Licinius Crassus was known as the wealthiest man in Rome during his life.

The son of a Consul of Rome, Crassus fought in Sulla’s Civil War, played a key part in defeating Spartacus and ending the Third Servile War, and formed the first Triumvirate with Julius Caesar and Pompey the Great.

A shrewd man, throughout all he did Crassus accumulated more and more wealth – and it was his thirst for wealth that would eventually lead to his downfall.

Leading his troops in an ill-fated conquest of Parthia (modern-day Iran), Crassus and his forces were brutalized and bested by the Parthians time and time again.

After an unsuccessful parley for peace with the Parthian leaders, Crassus was killed. The Parthians poured molten gold down his throat, as a symbol of his thirst for wealth.

Some even say that his gilded head and hands were sent to the Parthian King to keep as trophies of his victory against Crassus and Rome.

Movie/TV Trivia

For all the talk of John Carter‘s $200m write-off, the worldwide box office is slowly catching up with the budget. Disney can’t say the same for 2011’s Mars Needs Moms which ended with a gulf of $112m between costs and ticket sales. Note to Disney: keep away from the red planet.

Movie/TV Quote

“I'll have what she's having.”

When Harry Met Sally, 1989

Conversation Starter

Have you ever given a presentation in front of a large group of people? How did it go?

Public speaking is high up there on the biggest fears people have. So, I’m sure if they have, it probably left a big impression.

Writing Prompt

What is the worst possible scenario if I take “x” action? What can I do to limit the downside?