Today's Dippit!

Quote

“You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching,

Love like you'll never be hurt,

Sing like there's nobody listening,

And live like it's heaven on earth.” 

William W. Purkey

Joke

Will glass coffins be a success? Remains to be seen

Fun Fact

In Colorado, USA, there is still an active volcano. It last erupted about the same time as the pyramids were being built in Egypt.

Reading Fact

The longest novel ever is In Search of Lost Time by Marcel Proust.

History Fact

In the 13th century 30,000 children went on what is known as the Children's Crusade. They were convinced God would allow them to take back the Holy Land without incident, but most died on the journey or were sold into slavery.

Movie/TV Trivia

Pet Rats Sold Big After Ratatouille

After the success of the 2007 film telling the story of the lovable, culinary-inspired vermin, kids everywhere asked their parents, "Can we get one? I promise I'll take care of it." At least one domestic pet chain saw sales of pet rats jump 50 percent after the movie's release. We wonder how many of those rats immediately became parental responsibilities…

Movie/TV Quote "You talking to me?" 

Taxi Driver, 1976

Fun fact: Robert DeNiro improvised this line. The script only said "Travis speaks to himself in the mirror" so DeNiro took some liberties and was ultimately successful.

Conversation Starter

What is the worst present you have ever received and why?

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...