Daily Quote
"It is your determination and persistence that will make you a successful person."
Kenneth J Hutchins
Joke of the Day
What kind of stick does a cat chase?
A cat-stick!
Fun Fact
Star Trek's Scotty stormed the beach at Normandy.
Canadian actor James Doohan, best known for playing Montgomery "Scotty" Scott on the original Star Trek series, served in World War II with the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division. As a commissioned lieutenant, he led his troop up a mine-strewn Juno Beach as part of the Allied Forces' D-Day invasion. Later in the day, he was wounded by friendly fire that caused the amputation of the middle finger on his right hand. You might not have noticed it because, during his time on Star Trek, directors did the best they could to avoid showing the injury on screen.
History Fact
A Woman Was Elected to Congress Before Women Could Vote
A woman was elected to the U.S. Congress before women could even vote. Jeanette Rankin joined Congress in 1916, which was four years before women could actually vote. The 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote wasn't passed until August 18th, 1920. And for more interesting history lessons you may have missed, check out these 30 Crazy Facts That Will Change Your View of History.
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Movie/TV Trivia
Titanic, the drawing that Jack creates of Rose was actually done by the movie's director, James Cameron.
Movie/TV Quote
“If you build it, he will come.”
Field of Dreams, 1989
Conversation Starter
What is the longest book you’ve read?
Writing Prompt
Weird Laws
It is Illegal to Fly a Kite in Victoria, Australia
In Australia's southeastern tip of Victoria, home to Melbourne, it is illegal to fly a kite in a public space if it bothers another person. In fact, you cannot even play a game in a public place if it annoys someone else.
Listed as part of Summary Offences Act of 1966, the Aussies probably won't mind if you do decide to fly a kite while you visit.