Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Step by step and the thing is done." 

Charles Atlas

Joke

How do you make a tissue dance?

You put a little boogie in it.

Fun Fact

Tirana, the capital of Albania has a lot of things in common with other European capitals – except one.  It’s one of two capitals without a McDonalds. The second is Vatican City.

Reading Fact

Book sniffing (loving book smells) is scientifically linked to lignin, similar to vanilla.

History Fact

They even ate the remains of Egyptian mummies, which tomb raiders risked their lives to steal.

Movie/TV Trivia

The Matrix

Kung Fu choreographer Woo-Ping Yuen initially refused to work on the film, and hoped that by asking for an exorbitant fee, it would turn off the Wachowskis. It didn't. He next formulated what he considered an impossible request. He said that he'd agree only if he had complete control of the fights, and that he trained the actors for four months before they shoot. The Wachowskis complied with his request.

Movie/TV Quote

"As God is my witness, I'll never be hungry again." 

Gone With the Wind, 1939

Conversation Starter

Why do you think popular kids are popular?

Writing Prompt

How Are You and Your Parents Alike and Different?