Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Be who you were created to be and you will set the world on fire."

Unknown

Joke

I tried to sue the airline for losing my luggage. I lost my case

Fun Fact

The scientific name for Giant Anteater is Myrmecophaga Tridactyla. This means “ant eating with three fingers”.

Reading Fact

Reading makes you a happier person

Since a good book can work wonders in alleviating stress and depression, it’s pretty obvious why people who read more are more self-confident and happy.

By surveying more than 4,000 adults, the University of Liverpool concluded that readers are happier, less stressed, cope better with challenges, and have more close friends than non-readers. Isn’t that a fun fact about reading? (pun by all means intended)

History Fact

Beginning in 1909 (and continuing into the 1970s), the Australian government instituted a policy of removing Aboriginal children from their parents and teaching them to reject their Aboriginality.

Movie/TV Trivia

Bill Murray Was Considered for the Role of Batman

In addition to Kevin Costner, Pierce Brosnan, and Mel Gibson, Bill Murray was considered for the role of the caped crusader in the 1989 film Batman. That was, until director Tim Burton came on board and went with Michael Keaton.

Movie/TV Quote

"Toto, I've got a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore." 

The Wizard of Oz, 1939

Fun Fact

As one of the most famous movie quotes in film history, this line has been parodied by many different movies and television shows.

Conversation Starter

If you had a chance to eat dessert for breakfast every day, what dessert would you choose?

Writing Prompt

When was the last time I laughed at work?