Today's Dippit!
Quote
"I believe that if one always looked at the skies, one would end up with wings."
Gustave Flaubert
Joke
I saw an ad for burial plots, and I thought… "That's the last thing I need!"
Fun Fact
Iguanas have three eyes. Two normal eyes and a third eye on top of their head that only perceives brightness.
History Fact
Olaf Was Here
During the 9th century AD, two Vikings graffitied their names in the runes of Hagia Sophia. These carvings have survived since the Byzantine era, and are still viewable in modern-day Istanbul. One inscription reads, “Halfdan carved these runes.”
Movie/TV Trivia
Captain America: The First Avenger
Hayley Atwell surprisingly touching Chris Evans' chest, as he emerged from the pod upon turning into Captain America, was very much improvised, and the surprise on her face is genuine, as she admitted in interviews she was very taken by Chris' physique and nearly broke character and ruined the take that made it into the film, as a result.
Movie/TV Quote
"Gentlemen, you can't fight in here! This is the War Room!"
Dr. Strangelove, 1964
Conversation Starter
What do you think the next big technological advance will be?
Writing Prompt
What Pranks, Jokes, Hoaxes or Tricks Have You Ever Fallen For or Perpetrated?