Quote
"One of the secrets of life is that all that is really worth the doing is what we do for others."
Levi Strauss
Joke
And the lord said unto John, "Come forth and you will receive eternal life". John came fifth and won a toaster.
Fun Fact
The hottest spot on the planet is in Libya.
Specifically, the hottest spot ever recorded on Earth is El Azizia, in Libya, where a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit was recorded on Sept. 13, 1922. While hotter spots have likely occurred in other parts of the planet at other times, this is the most scorching temperature ever formally recorded by a weather station.
Reading Fact
The act of reading can have therapeutic benefits, such as reducing stress and promoting relaxation.
History Fact
Lopez was released in 1998 after serving Ecuador's maximum sentence of 20 years. His whereabouts are presently unknown.
Movie/TV Trivia
Novelist and screenwriter Nick Hornby is brother-in-law to novelist and screenwriter Robert Harris.
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
Do you think your priorities have changed since you were younger?
Writing Prompt
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