Today's Dippit!

Quote

"We could never learn to be brave and patient, if there were only joys in the world."

Helen Keller

Joke

What’s the difference between a hippo and a zippo? One is really heavy and the other is a little lighter

Fun Fact

A single strand of Spaghetti is called a “Spaghetto”.

Reading Fact

Your eyes look in different directions when reading

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

There Were 10,297 Balloons in Up

The animators who created the pack of balloons in Up actually created every single one. The film's effects artist, Jon Reisch, told Tech Radar that, "The entire canopy is filled with balloons. We didn't just simulate the outer shell." And they even got a specific count of exactly the number of balloons: 10,297.

Movie/TV Quote

"Go ahead, make my day." 

Sudden Impact, 1983

Conversation Starter

If you could do anything illegal without getting caught, what would you do?

Writing Prompt

If today were your last day on earth, what would you write?