Daily Quote
"Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family."
Anthony Brandt
Joke of the Day
That's like Larry the Cableguy's joke. "I've go the body of a 16 year old. And if the cops ever find out she's in my basement...I'm in biiiigggg trouble!"
Fun Fact
Bob Dylan’s real name is Robert Zimmerman.
Yep, his full name is Robert Allen Zimmerman – he started going by Bob Dylan early on in his career for no real reason. Simply because he wanted to!
History Fact
A Japanese fighter pilot once dropped wreaths over the ocean to commemorate the dead from both sides.
e in Pacific Ocean during December 1940, two Royal Navy ships, the HMS Prince of Wales and the HMS Repulse were sunk by Japanese fighters.
The following day, Japanese Flight Lieutenant Haruki Iki flew to the location of the battle and dropped two wreaths over the seas.
One to commemorate the pilots of the Japanese Naval Air Force, who died. The other for the sailors of the British Navy, who fought so valiantly to defend their ships.
Movie/TV Trivia
Often derided as a mega-flop, Waterworld actually took home nearly $90m more in worldwide box office than its estimated budget. Factor in TV sales, merchandise and home video and Kevin Costner’s ‘Kevin’s Gate‘ ended up floating quite nicely.
Movie/TV Quote
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the war room!"
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, 1964
Conversation Starter
What’s your all-time favourite band?
Writing Prompt
Weird Laws
Tennessee: Permits for panhandling
Panhandlers in Memphis must apply for a permit before panhandling. Formerly, this formality cost the destitute $10. Today, it’s free.
Food Thing
Milt, which is a delicacy around the world, is fish sperm.
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