Today's Dippit!
Quote
"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Joke My wife told me I had to stop acting like a flamingo. So I had to put my foot down!
Fun Fact
In 2005, a fortune cookie company called Wonton Food Inc. correctly foretold lottery numbers, resulting in 110 winners and an investigation. No fraud was involved.
Reading Fact
Ulysses S. Grant wrote a book of biographies and historical accounts for his wife so she could live with royalties.
While broke and dying, Ulysses S. Grant, an American soldier and politician who served as the 18th president of the United States, wrote a book of biographies and historical accounts for his wife so she could live with royalties. Mark Twain offered Grant a royalty of 75%. Consequently, Grant’s book was a commercial success, giving his wife about $450,000 in royalties.
History Fact
Japanese samura is disemboweled themselves with their sword (an act known as seppuko) when in danger of being captured.
Movie/TV Trivia
In Saving Private Ryan, all of the main cast were given basic military training except Matt Damon, in the hope that the cast would build a resentment towards him necessary for the role.
Movie/TV Quote
"Put some Windex on it."
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
Conversation Starter
What is your earliest memory?
Writing Prompt
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