Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Everyone here has the sense that right now is one of those moments when we are influencing the future."

Steve Jobs

Joke

England doesn't have a kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool

Fun Fact

In order to protect themselves from poachers, African Elephants have been evolving without tusks, which unfortunately also hurts their species.

Reading Fact

By reading more, you become smarter

It’s a fact. A study conducted by the University of Edinburgh and King’s College London definitely concluded that there is a direct link between reading ability and IQ.

The researchers did 5 separate tests on almost 1900 pairs of twins between the ages of 7 and 16 and they found the twin with a higher reading ability have better verbal and nonverbal cognitive abilities.

History Fact

Animals were put on trial in medieval times and routinely sentenced to death.

Movie/TV Trivia

George Lucas' Dog Inspired Chewbacca

The creator of the Star Wars world would drive around with his large Alaskan Malamute in the front seat of his car, which he described as "bigger than a human being and very long-haired." The affection he felt for the dog was what gave him the idea for the connection between Han Solo and Chewbacca. (Fun fact: He was named Indiana.)

Movie/TV Quote

"You don't understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." 

On the Waterfront, 1954

Conversation Starter

If someone gave you 20 dollars, what would you buy with it?

Writing Prompt

Do I enjoy what I am going to do today? If not, how long has the answer been no?