Today's Dippit!

Quote

"Prayer is man’s greatest power."

W. Clement Stone

Joke

My dad unfortunately passed away when we couldn't remember his blood type… His last words to us were, "Be positive!"

Fun Fact

A Canadian company started selling fresh air in a can as a joke, then Chinese consumers made it real paying up to $20 a can.

History Fact

Too Many Stairs

Upon the German occupation of Paris in 1940, the French cut the lift cables on the Eiffel Tower so that the Germans would have to climb the steps if they wished to visit the summit. Soldiers climbed the 1,710 stairs to hang a German flag, but Hitler never ascended the tower himself. It can be said that while Hitler conquered France, he never conquered the Eiffel Tower.

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

"Keep your friends close, but your enemies closer."

The Godfather Part II, 1974

Conversation Starter

Which emerging technology are you most excited about?

Writing Prompt

If You Drink or Use Drugs, Do Your Parents Know?