Today's Dippit!
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Quote
"Kindness is always fashionable, and always welcome."
Amelia Barr
Joke
What do you call the ghost of a chicken? A poultry-geist
Fun Fact
There are only two countries with names that begin with "The."
You might find yourself saying "the" before various countries and place names when referring to them thanks to grammar and common pronunciation, which is why we say the United States or the Maldives. However, only The Gambia and The Bahamas formally include "the"in their nation's names.
Reading Fact
Dorothy Elmhirst Straight is one of the youngest authors in the world.
History Fact
Columbus Didn't Actually Discover America
No, this European explorer did not discover America. Columbus was 500 years too late. In fact, it was the Norse explorer Leif Erikson who landed on American shores during the 10th century. Erikson could be considered the first European to discover America.
Movie/TV Trivia
The ornaments that Marv steps on in Home Alone are actually candy
Movie/TV Quote
"Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain!"
The Wizard of Oz, 1939
Conversation Starter
What are you most passionate about?
Writing Prompt
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