Quote
"Either I will find a way, or I will make one."
Philip Sidney
Joke
Why is Peter Pan always flying? He neverlands.
Fun Fact
Lincoln Logs were created by John Lloyd Wright, son of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, in the 1920s. They were named after Abraham Lincoln, who grew up in a log cabin.
Reading Fact
The longest ever book title consists of over 3,700 words and 26,000 characters.
History Fact
Animals were put on trial in medieval times and routinely sentenced to death.
Movie/TV Trivia
Valkyrie
Germany has strict laws against displaying the swastika, though artistic displays are specifically exempt. Filmmakers usually use incorrect swastikas to avoid causing public outrage. The producer wanted swastikas for authenticity, so the crew posted warnings around the filming locations. Still, a local resident filed an official complaint with the city, who pressed charges
Movie/TV Quote
"Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi. You're my only hope."
Star Wars, 1977
Soon after the film came out in 1977, Sir Alec Guinness told the BBC that fans sought him out for Obi-Wan-like wisdom. "I’ve been getting some pretty strange letters: 'My wife and I have got problems, could you come over and live with us.'"
Conversation Starter
Have you ever lost a friend? Why?
Writing Prompt
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