Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Know, first, who you are, and then adorn yourself accordingly." 

Epictetus

Joke

Why did the kid cross the playground?

To get to the other slide.

Fun Fact

More people visit France than any other country (Spain is second; the US third).

Reading Fact

There is a tradition in Iceland where people exchange books as Christmas presents.

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

Neither Michelle Rodriguez nor Jordana Brewster had their driver's licenses when they were cast for Fast and Furious.

Movie/TV Quote

"I'm walking here! I'm walking here!" 

Midnight Cowboy, 1969

Fun fact

This scene was improvised. Midnight Cowboy filmed in New York City so the taxi in the shot is an actual New York taxi. Remaining in character Hoffman yells at the driver and the scene made the cut in the film.

Conversation Starter

What are you best at?

Writing Prompt

The first day of school, a love note, and a recipe with a significant mistake.