Quote
“In order to write about life first you must live it.”
Ernest Hemingway
Joke
The other day I tried to make a chemistry joke, but got no reaction
Fun Fact
Before the invention of colour TV, 75% of people said they dreamed in black and white. Today, only 12% do.
History Fact
Birthday Boys
Two titans of their time also share a big day: President Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, author of Origin of Species, were born on the exact same day: February 12, 1809.
Movie/TV Trivia
Bill Murray Was Considered for the Role of Batman
In addition to Kevin Costner, Pierce Brosnan, and Mel Gibson, Bill Murray was considered for the role of the caped crusader in the 1989 film Batman. That was, until director Tim Burton came on board and went with Michael Keaton.
Movie/TV Quote
"Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown."
Chinatown, 1974
Even though Nicholson and director Roman Polanski fought endlessly during the making of the movie, when the actor saw the rough cut he told producer Robert Evans, "We got a hot one. Get those checks ready — we’re on our way!"
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Writing Prompt
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