Today's Dippit!

Quote

"You and you alone are the only person who can live the life that can write the story that you were meant to tell."

Kerry Washington

Joke

Two windmills are standing in a wind farm. One asks, “What’s your favorite kind of music?” The other says, “I’m a big metal fan.”

Fun Fact

There is actually a difference between coffins and caskets – coffins are typically tapered and six-sided, while caskets are rectangular.

Reading Fact

Reading reduces stress

We’ve all felt that ourselves. Reading a good book after a long and stressful day works wonders on our state of mind. Studies have actually shown that leafing through a book can be up to 600% more efficient in relieving stress than playing a video game and 300% more efficient than going for a walk. Now that’s a fun fact about reading.

According to a 2009 study conducted by the University of Sussex, only 6 minutes of reading can reduce stress levels by up to 68%. It is quicker and works better than many other stress-lowering methods like listening to music or drinking a cup of tea.

History Fact

In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.

Movie/TV Trivia

Jurassic Park Raptors Sound Like Tortoises Mating

The terrifying noises made by the raptors in Jurassic Park were sourced from recordings of tortoises mating. The sound designer also experimented with horses breathing and geese hissing, but the tortoises proved the most evocative.

Movie/TV Quote

"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up."

Sunset Boulevard, 1950

Conversation Starter

What is the weirdest food combination you’ve ever tried?

Writing Prompt

If I could only work 2 hours per day on income producing activities, what would I focus on?