Daily Quote
“You never really learn much from hearing yourself speak.”
George Clooney
Joke of the Day
What is brown and sticky?
A stick.
Fun Fact
A chef's toque contains 100 folds.
Most diners are too busy looking at their food to look all that closely at what the preparer is wearing, but the toque—the traditional hat worn by chefs—actually contains exactly 100 folds. This is not just a nice, round number: it is said that these folds represent the number of ways to cook an egg, though an investigation by Bon Appetit failed to track down where that saying originated. Need more distractions? Here are 35 Fascinating Fast Facts for When You're Bored.
History Fact
In 755 A.D. the An Lushan rebellion against the Chinese Tang Dynasty resulted in 36 million deaths, or one-sixth of the entire world population.
Movie/TV Trivia
John Wick: Chapter 2
Keanu Reeves performed about 95 percent of the fight scenes himself. To prepare for the role, Keanu trained for three months. His training consisted of Judo, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, marksmanship, and driving.
Movie/TV Quote
"You shall not pass!"
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)
Conversation Starter
What’s the funniest TV series you have seen?
Writing Prompt