Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Be willing to be a beginner every single morning." 

Meister Eckhart 

Joke

When does a joke become a “dad” joke?

When the punchline is a parent.

Fun Fact

Each year 16 million thunderstorms happen around the world, and at any given moment, there are about 2,000 thunderstorms in progress.

Reading Fact

The Latin translation of the book Winnie the Pooh made it to the New York Times Bestseller.

History Fact

The most prolific female serial killer was a Hungarian Countess.

Named Elizabeth Báthory de Ecsed, she was born on August 7th, 1560.

She was accused of torturing and killing over 650 young women. Most the women were between the ages of 10 and 14.

Her cruelty was limitless. She regularly bathed in the blood of virgins to preserve her youthful looks.

After facing accusations from many people, smallfolk and nobles alike, she was detained. However she did not face trial due to her family’s aristocratic high-standing.

Instead, she was privately imprisoned in a windowless room for four years until she died in 1614.

Movie/TV Trivia

Arnold Schwarzenegger was paid approximately $21,429 for every one of the 700 words he said in, Terminator 2: Judgement Day.

Movie/TV Quote

"I'll have what she's having." 

When Harry Met Sally, 1989

Conversation Starter

What was the best birthday wish or gift you’ve ever received?

Writing Prompt

It's your character's first day at a new school. He or she wants to get a fresh start, develop a new identity. But in his or her homeroom, your character encounters a kid he or she knows from summer camp...