Today's Dippit!

Quote

"The quality of your life is measured by the quality of your questions." 

Tony Robbins

Joke

Daddy, why is the sky so high?

So the birds wouldn’t hit their heads all the time, darling.    

Fun Fact

Fingernails don't grow after you die.

Despite what you may have seen on other lists of random trivia, your fingernails and hair do not, in fact, continue to grow after you die. To grow, these must have a steady supply of glucose, which is cut off after the heart stops beating, preventing any further growth. In fact, the skin around the hair follicles and nails dehydrates after death and partly retracts, which can make them appear longer.

Reading Fact

Reading can be a solitary activity, but it can also be a social experience when readers discuss books with others or participate in book clubs.

History Fact

Napoleon Was Once Attacked By a Horde of Bunnies

Once upon a time, the famous conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte was attacked by…bunnies. The emperor had requested that a rabbit hunt be arranged for himself and his men. His chief of staff set it up and had men round up reportedly 3,000 rabbits for the occasion. When the rabbits were released from their cages, the hunt was ready to go. At least that was the plan! But the bunnies charged toward Bonaparte and his men in a viscous and unstoppable onslaught. And we were taught that Waterloo was the conqueror's greatest defeat…

Movie/TV Trivia

Bill Murray as Batman? Almost. Until Tim Burton came on board Murray was top of the list. Perhaps when the inevitable re-reboot transpires Bill will get another shot.

Movie/TV Quote

"Bond. James Bond."

Dr. No, 1962

Ian Fleming named his superspy by looking for the most boring moniker he could find on his bookshelves — it turned out to be the author of a bird-watching guide. "By God, [that] is the dullest name I've ever heard," Fleming recalled of his eureka moment.

Conversation Starter

Who was your first crush and why?

Writing Prompt

What Are Your Favourite Works of Art?