Today's Dippit!
- May 21
- 1 min read
Quote
"Do what is right, not what is easy nor what is popular."
Roy T. Bennett
Joke
There was a kidnapping at school yesterday. Don’t worry, though - he woke up
Fun Fact
Paper bags aren't any better for the environment than plastic ones.
Reading Fact
India is the country that reads the most, with an average Indian reading 10.7 hours every week.
According to the 2005 BOP World Culture Score Index, an average Indian dedicates over 10 hours every week to reading. Thailand and China come second and third, with 9.24 and 8 hours per week respectively. In comparison, Americans read half as much, with only a little over 5 hours a week.
On the other hand, individuals in Korea, Japan and Taiwan fall to the bottom of the list – at just 3.1, 4.1, and 5 hours dedicated to reading per week, respectively.
History Fact
Ancient Convenience
The first vending machine, which dispensed holy water in exchange for a coin, was invented in the first century AD by an engineer named Hero of Alexandria.
Movie/TV Trivia
Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn called Irreversible director Gasper Noe midshoot for advice on how to successfully shoot a ‘head smashing’ scene.
Movie/TV Quote
"They're here!"
Poltergeist, 1982
Conversation Starter
What is one thing you should never say at a wedding?
Writing Prompt
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