Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Stop whining, start grinding."

Eric Thomas

Joke

Why don’t elephants chew gum?

They do, just not in public.

Fun Fact

In order to protect themselves from poachers, African Elephants have been evolving without tusks, which unfortunately also hurts their species.

Reading Fact

There are “human libraries” around the world where you can check-out humans as a living book and listen to their unique life stories.

Started in Copenhagen in 2000 and now active in over 80 countries, The Human Library is an international organization focused on addressing people’s prejudices by helping them to talk to those they would not normally meet.

Many of the people you can “lend” are those who the society tends to stigmatize the most – and they often prove that you truly cannot judge a book by its cover. 

History Fact

The Soviet Union tried to snuff out the memory of Genghis Khan.

During the Soviet-era rule of the late 20th century, simply mentioning the great conqueror’s name was a crime against the USSR.

The Soviets removed his story from school textbooks and outlawed pilgrimages to his birthplace of Khentii.

After Mongolia gained their independence in the early 1990s, he was restored to his rightful place as a national hero of Mongolia.

He appeared in the art and popular culture, as well as on Mongolian currency.

Movie/TV Trivia

Within’ three days, The Hunger Games became the highest grossing film for Lionsgate Movies.

Movie/TV Quote

"Mrs. Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?" 

The Graduate, 1967

Conversation Starter

Do you prefer physical books or ebooks?

Writing Prompt

What is one of your bad habits? Invent a character who has the bad habit, but a much worse case of it than you have. Write a story where this habit gets your character into trouble.