Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Self-knowledge is the first step to maturity."

Jane Austen

Joke

I can’t believe I got fired from the calendar factory. All I did was take a day off

Fun Fact

The Ethiopian calendar is 7.5 years behind the Gregorian calendar due to the fact that it has 13 months.

Reading Fact

Rostworowski’s text tells a story of a seventeen-year-old Harry whose life is much more muggle-like than that of his namesake. In fact, his life is rather ordinary – as a shopkeeper, he delivers the original Cracovian sausage and pickles. And in the end – he suddenly vanishes.

History Fact

Financial Backer

Stephen Girard, one of the wealthiest men in American history, personally saved the United States government from financial collapse during the War of 1812. He placed almost all of his personal assets at the disposal of the government, and underwrote 95% of the war loan issue, which allowed the US to continue the war.

Movie/TV Trivia

Casino Royale

Daniel Craig lost the two front teeth while filming a fight scene in Prague (the first action scene to be shot), and his dentist had to fly from London to replace them.

Movie/TV Quote

"Oh, Jerry, don't let's ask for the moon. We have the stars." 

Now, Voyager, 1942

Conversation Starter

How would you describe our relationship?

Writing Prompt

What Life Lessons Has Adversity Taught You?