Today's Dippit!

Quote

"If I had to relive my life I would be even more stubborn and uncompromising than I have been."

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Joke

Job interviewer: “And where would you see yourself in five years’ time Mr. Jeffries?"

Mr. Jeffries: "Personally I believe my biggest weakness is in listening."

Fun Fact

Kids ask 300 questions a day.

A 2013 U.K. study from online retailer Littlewoods.com observed young children and recorded the questions they asked the adults around them. The children tended to turn to their mothers for answers, and these moms could end up answering an average of nearly 300 questions per day, or one question every two-and-a-half minutes, the study found. The moms reported that the hardest questions they were asked included "Why is water wet?" and "What are shadows made of?"

Reading Fact

The popularity of book clubs has grown in recent years, providing readers with opportunities to discuss literature, share recommendations, and connect with others who share their interests.

History Fact

Ketchup Was Sold in the 1830s as Medicine

Forget Ibuprofen. In the 1830s, when it came to popular medicine, ketchup was all the rage. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for indigestion by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn't popularized as a condiment until the late 19th century. The more you know.

Movie/TV Trivia

Play It, Sam? Dooley Wilson, Sam in Casablanca, was a professional drummer who couldn’t play the piano. He simply mimed along, copying an offscreen pianist.

Movie/TV Quote

"May the Force be with you."

Star Wars, 1977

Several characters say this line in the original movie, but surprisingly not Obi-Wan Kenobi, who doesn't utter it until 2002's Episode II: Attack of the Clones.

Conversation Starter

Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? How?

Writing Prompt

How Often Do You Have ‘Deep Discussions’?