Quote
"Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen."
Conan O’Brien
Joke
Why did the old man fall in the well? Because he couldn't see that well.
Fun Fact
Herring fish communicate by using flatulence.
History Fact
Precocious Pooch
During World War II in Australia, a dog with incredibly acute hearing was able to warn Air Force personnel of incoming Japanese planes 20 minutes before they arrived—even before they showed up on radar. The dog, a former stray named Gunner, was able to differentiate the sounds of allied and enemy aircraft.
Movie/TV Trivia
Candyman
The bees were bred specifically for this movie. They needed to make sure that the bees were only twelve hours old, so that they looked like mature bees, but their stinger wouldn't be powerful enough to do any real damage.
Movie/TV Quote
"Is it safe?"
Marathon Man, 1976
Conversation Starter
What is the best or worst trait you inherited from your parents?
Writing Prompt
Your character has recently married a man with two teenage children. The children resent her, and she tries to avoid them altogether. Then her new husband (their father) disappears suddenly, leaving only a short good-bye note....
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