Today's Dippit!

Quote

"If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives." 

Lemony Snicket

Joke

Why did the kid bring a ladder to school?

Because she wanted to go to high school.

Fun Fact

Elton John tried to commit suicide once by sticking his head in an oven with the gas on low and windows open. He was found and stopped by his best friend Bernie Taupin.

Reading Fact

Chained books

Yes, just like in the Citadel Library from the Game of Thrones. In the past, the value of the books was so high, that people had to chain books to the shelves. It was a highly effective theft prevention method and was widely practiced in the Middle Ages.

History Fact

The Aztecs made human sacrifices to the gods. In 1487, at the dedication of the temple in Tenochtitlan, 20,000 people were put to death.

Movie/TV Trivia

When Harry Met Sally: Meg Ryan laughed at the Pecan Pie improv and looked at the director who told her to keep going.

Movie/TV Quote

"Striker: Surely you can't be serious.  Rumack: I am serious…and don't call me Shirley."

Airplane!, 1980

Conversation Starter

How has technology changed the music industry?

Writing Prompt

Who Is Your Favourite Social Media Star?