Today's Dippit!

Quote

"The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible."

Arthur C. Clarke

Joke

Jill broke her finger today, but on the other hand she was completely fine

Fun Fact

At birth, a baby panda is smaller than a mouse.

Reading Fact

Encouraging children to read may be the key to a better future

As you would probably imagine, reading has a major impact on our development from a very young age. Our mental and emotional development can be fast-tracked through reading, and there is a lot for our young ones to gain if we teach them to love reading from a young age.

History Fact

New research suggests that 15–20 million people were murdered or imprisoned by the Nazis during the Holocaust, much more than previously believed.

Movie/TV Trivia

John Landis Loves Casting Other Directors in His Movies

Directors may have a reputation as egomaniacs that don't like to share the spotlight, but John Landis has proven happy to give other directors cameos in his films. Frank Oz and Steven Spielberg both appeared in The Blues Brothers; George Lucas popped up in Beverly Hills Cop III; Into the Night featured Amy Heckerling, David Cronenberg, Jonathan Demme, and others; and Dario Argenta played a paramedic in Innocent Blood.

Movie/TV Quote

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

Sunset Boulevard, 1950

Conversation Starter

Which animal at the zoo do you like best?

Writing Prompt

Who would be most upset if I quit/moved/tried this?