Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Don’t explain your philosophy. Embody it."

Epictetus

Joke

What kind of award did the dentist receive?

A little plaque.

Fun Fact

There’s no period in “Dr. Pepper”. It was removed because the old logo font made it look like “Di: Pepper”.

Reading Fact

It improves writing ability.

History Fact

Not All Bad

Genghis Khan exempted the poor, teachers, artists, and lawyers from taxes, encouraged literacy, and established freedom of religion across his empire. He also forbade the selling of women and the hunting of animals during their breeding season.

Movie/TV Trivia

The Shawshank Redemption

When Andy goes to the library to begin work as Brooks' assistant and Brooks' crow, Jake, is squawking, Tim Robbins had to time his line, "Hey, Jake. Where's Brooks?" so that the crow wouldn't squawk over him, since the bird could not be trained to squawk on cue. Robbins was able to adapt to this and time his line perfectly by learning the bird's squawking patterns, for which Writer and Director Frank Darabont praised him. Robbins' improvisation is noticeable, as he watches the bird carefully while approaching it, waiting for it to squawk, and doesn't begin his line until after it does so.

Movie/TV Quote

"Soylent Green is people!" 

Soylent Green, 1973

Conversation Starter

What does success mean to you?

Writing Prompt

What’s Special About Your Hometown?