Quote
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans."
John Lennon
Joke
I like telling Dad jokes. Sometimes he laughs!
Fun Fact
Some people have an extra bone in their knee (and it's getting more common).
If you were under the impression that the human body had finished evolving, think again. It turns out that some people have a bone in their knee called a fabella. And while this particular little bone with an unknown purpose was once fading away, over the last century and a half, it's gotten more common. Back in 1875, nearly 18 percent of people examined had a fabella. That number dropped to 11 percent by 1918. However, by 2018, 39 percent of individuals had this mysterious bone.
Reading Fact
People who read also tend to have better writing skills, as reading the words of other people helps you to develop your own style and vocabulary.
History Fact
In Venice during the Renaissance there was a case where a rapist was given the choice of going to jail for six months, paying a fine, or marrying his victim. He chose marriage.
Movie/TV Trivia
There Were 10,297 Balloons in Up
The animators who created the pack of balloons in Up actually created every single one. The film's effects artist, Jon Reisch, told Tech Radar that, "The entire canopy is filled with balloons. We didn't just simulate the outer shell." And they even got a specific count of exactly the number of balloons: 10,297.
Movie/TV Quote
"Go ahead, make my day."
Sudden Impact, 1983
Conversation Starter
Which animal at the zoo do you like best?
Writing Prompt
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