Today's Dippit!

Quote

"The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper."

Bertrand Russell

Joke

The man who survived pepper spray and mustard gas is now a seasoned veteran

Fun Fact

If you cut down a cactus in Arizona, you be penalized up to 25 years in jail. It is similar to cutting down a protected tree species.

Reading Fact

Reading delays the onset of age-related mental issues

It has been shown that reading books and engaging in mentally challenging activities, like playing puzzle games, helps slow down the cognitive decline in old age. That results in lower chances of Alzheimer’s disease or other age-related neurodegenerative diseases for people who read regularly. A study from the University of California shows that people with a high literacy level are 4 to 5 times less likely to suffer mental declines with old age.

History Fact

In 1788 the Austrian army attacked itself and lost 10,000 men.

Movie/TV Trivia

The Most Profitable Film of All Time Is Paranormal Activity

Thanks to its microscopic budget and major success at the box office, the 2007 film Paranormal Activity, scored a return on investment of 19,758 percent, absolutely blowing away the next most profitable film (2015 horror film The Gallows, with an ROI of 6,843 percent). It cost just $60,000 to make and another $400,000 or so to market, yet ultimately brought in more than $89 million.

Movie/TV Quote

"You talking to me?" 

Taxi Driver, 1976

Fun Fact

Robert DeNiro improvised this line. The script only said "Travis speaks to himself in the mirror" so DeNiro took some liberties and was ultimately successful.

Conversation Starter

Who’s your favourite comedian?

Writing Prompt

What is the least crowded channel into what I want to accomplish?