Today's Dippit!

Quote

“If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how he treats his inferiors, not his equals.” 

J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Joke

Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? He’s all right now

Fun Fact

In 1923, a jockey suffered a fatal heart attack but his horse finished and won the race, making him the first and only jockey to win a race after death.

Reading Fact

There are over 130 million published books.

History Fact

Before becoming pope, Pius II wrote a popular erotic book, The Tale of Two Lovers.

Movie/TV Trivia

The Snow in Wizard of Oz Is Asbestos

In that famous poppy-field scene in Wizard of Oz, the snow coming down is calming to Dorothy and her posse. But they should probably have been far less relaxed as these were actually asbestos-based fake snowflakes—a popular Christmas decoration throughout the United States and Europe at the time. Wicked, indeed.

Movie/TV Quote

"They call me Mister Tibbs!" 

In the Heat of the Night, 1967

Conversation Starter

What is your favourite celebrity scandal?

Writing Prompt

After your character loses his job, he is home during the day. That's how he discovers that his teenage son has a small marijuana plantation behind the garage. Your character confronts his son, who, instead of acting repentant, explains to your character exactly how much money he is making from the marijuana and tries to persuade your character to join in the business...