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Quote

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.”


Leo Burnett


Joke

Need an ark?


I Noah guy


Fun Fact

People wore fake moles (or "beauty patches") made of velvet, silk, or mouse skin in the 18th century as a fashion statement.


History Fact

Tight-Knit Family

Pharaoh Tutankhamun’s parents were closely related—like, really close: His mother and father were actually siblings, a marital arrangement that was not uncommon among the ruling classes at the time. Some experts disagree, however, and say his parents were cousins, not brother and sister. But really, same difference here.


Movie/TV Trivia

John Landis Loves Casting Other Directors in His Movies

Directors may have a reputation as egomaniacs that don't like to share the spotlight, but John Landis has proven happy to give other directors cameos in his films. Frank Oz and Steven Spielberg both appeared in The Blues Brothers; George Lucas popped up in Beverly Hills Cop III; Into the Night featured Amy Heckerling, David Cronenberg, Jonathan Demme, and others; and Dario Argenta played a paramedic in Innocent Blood.


Movie/TV Quote

"It was Beauty killed the Beast."

King Kong, 1933

When producer Merian C. Cooper pitched the role to Fay Wray, he told her, "You’ll have the tallest, darkest leading man in Hollywood." Wray was sure she’d be acting with Cary Grant.


Conversation Starter

Who do you count on the most for help?


Writing Prompt

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