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Today's Dippit!

Quote

“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”


Mahatma Gandhi


Joke

"Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field."


Fun Fact

Shaggy from Scooby Doo's real name is Norville Rogers.


History Fact

In Medieval times the accused often faced a "trial by ordeal," where they were forced to stick their arm into a vat of boiling water. If their arm emerged unscathed, it was believed God protected them, thus proving their innocence.


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

"Roads? Where we're going we don't need roads."

Back to the Future, 1985

One of two lines on this list that have been quoted in State of the Union addresses (see also: No. 32). "There is just no greater tribute you can get than have the president of the United States quote your movie, no matter what your politics are," says writer Bob Gale.


Conversation Starter

What would you do if you were home alone and the power went out?


Writing Prompt

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