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Quote

"If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride – and never quit, you’ll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards." 


Paul Bryant


Joke

Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to help check her balance. So I pushed her over.


Fun Fact

Our modern interpretation of Santa Claus with a red outfit and white beard is due in large part to holiday Coca-Cola ads that began in 1931.


Reading Fact

The city that loaned the most books, however, was Tokyo, with 111.9 million book loans in just one year.


History Fact

 In ancient Egypt, servants were smeared with honey in order to attract flies away from the pharaoh.


Movie/TV Trivia

Anna Karenina

 

One of Alicia Vikander's favorite experiences from the production was the filming that took place in the countryside outside of St. Petersburg, Russia. The temperatures soared below -40 °C, and she stayed in a cabin for five days that didn't have hot water and only featured benches instead of beds. Meanwhile, Russian security guards protected her and co-star Domhnall Gleeson from wild wolves and bears that dominated the deserted area


Movie/TV Quote

"Good morning, Vietnam!"


Good Morning, Vietnam, 1987


The real-life Adrian Cronauer says he came up with the drawn out "goooood moooorning" sign-on because he was often shuffling papers to start the show and needed to stall for time.


Conversation Starter

Who is a celebrity you admire?


Writing Prompt

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