Today's Dippit!

Quote

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

Tony Robbins

Joke

Two pickles fell out of a jar onto the floor. What did one say to the other?

Dill with it.

Fun Fact

Saudi Arabia imports camels from Australia.

Saudi Arabia is known for its vast expanse of desert, so it may seem unbelievable that they rely on Australia to supply them with animals that dominate their landscape.

Australia originally had camels imported to be used for transporting heavy loads or for riding. They were let loose when their work was done, causing an unwanted spike in their population. Australians then sold the camels back to desert-based countries like Saudi Arabia, which use camels at a much higher volume.

Reading Fact

The longest sentence ever printed consists of 832 words

You may find it in Victor Hugo’s “Miserables”. By the way, the novel was translated into 60 languages and adapted to screen countless times. It’s loved by millions of fans all over the world and is a highly recommended read.

History Fact

Family Feud

Hitler’s nephew William, a US Navy solider, actually fought against Hitler during the war.

Movie/TV Trivia

Michael Jackson tried to buy Marvel so he could star in Spider-Man movies.

Movie/TV Quote

"Rock stars have kidnapped my son!"

Almost Famous (2000)

Cameron Crowe's semi-autobiographical screenplay about a 15-year-old writer embedded with rising stars in the heyday of '70s rock is basically a sacred text for various groups: Journalists, musicians, and the proverbial "uncool." You could pick a moment of quintessential rock douchebaggery: Russell Hammond, high on acid and about to jump off a roof, proclaiming, "I am a golden god." Or Lester Bangs' career advice: "You cannot make friends of the rock stars." But we're going with a curveball. Frances McDormand's performance as William Miller's exasperated mother is borderline underrated given that it's perhaps the least glamorous of the entire film. But all you need to do is watch her stop a lecture to declare, "Rock stars have kidnapped my son," to see what power she has. It's not Crowe's most poetic line, but it's one of his funniest.

Conversation Starter

What’s the nicest thing a family member has ever done for you?

Writing Prompt

How Often Do You Spend One-on-One Time With Your Closest Friends?