Today's Dippit!

Quote

"It’s time to say goodbye to the person we’ve become, who we’ve worked so hard to perfect, and to make some crucial decisions in becoming who we’re going to be."

Stephen Colbert

Joke

When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane

Fun Fact

Iceland does not have a railway system.

Reading Fact

Simply owning books can change our children’s lives

Children who have a library with at least 20 books of their own have been found to achieve up to 3 more years of schooling than kids who don’t have reading material at home.

History Fact

Joseph Stalin, the dictator of the USSR from 1929–1953, is believed to have killed between 20-60 million people.

Movie/TV Trivia

Oscar Winners Used to Be Announced Before the Ceremony

During the early years of the Academy Awards, the organization provided newspapers with the names in advance, with the agreement that they would not publish the names until 11 p.m. Of course, then someone had to ruin it for everyone, when The Los Angeles Times broke this rule during the heated 1940 competition, announcing that Gone With the Wind had won before the statue had been handed out. It led to a rule change that stands today.

Movie/TV Quote

"May the Force be with you." 

Star Wars, 1977

Conversation Starter

If your friend is sad, what do you do to make them feel better?

Writing Prompt

What is your biggest win in the last seven days?