Educational Resources of MN

Fun Facts – July 30, 2010

Molly — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:48:37 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don’t recognize them.” -Ann Landers

Joke of the Day:

What did the cop say to the popsicle? Freeze!

Random Fact of the Day:

A chameleon’s tongue is twice the length of its body.

Journal Entry Idea:

If you were told you could only watch one television show a week for the next 12 months, which show would you choose to watch? Why?

Fun Facts – July 29, 2010

Molly — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:00:27 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much. -Blaise Pascal

Joke of the Day:

How do you get straight A’s? By using a ruler!

Random Fact of the Day:

All 50 states are listed across the top of the Lincoln Memorial on the back of the $5 bill.

Journal Entry Idea:

Write a letter to a former classmates whom you haven’t seen in a long time. Be sure to tell him or her what you have been doing since you saw each other last.

Fun Facts – July 28, 2010

Molly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:00:03 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“The biggest tragedy in America is not the waste of natural resources, though this is tragic. The biggest tragedy is the waste of human resources.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes

Joke of the Day:

What is so fragile that even saying its name can break it? Silence

Random Fact of the Day:

Avocados have more protein than any other fruit.

Journal Entry Idea:

What five questions would you ask your favorite actor or actress if you were to meet him or her?

Fun Facts – July 27, 2010

Molly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:00:39 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” -Scott Hamilton

Joke of the Day:

I was having coffee at the golf course when I saw a large amount of black sediment in the bottom of the cup. So I called the grounds keeper.

Random Fact of the Day:

It takes a drop of ocean water more than 1,000 years to circulate around the world.

Journal Entry Idea:

If you were to die tomorrow, what would you want people to remember you for the most?

Fun Facts – July 26, 2010

Molly — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:00:47 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“A kind and compassionate act is often its own reward.” -William John Bennett

Joke of the Day:

What’s an eight letter word that has only one letter in it? An envelope!

Random Fact of the Day:

Men are 6 times more likely to be struck by lightening than women.

Journal Entry Idea:

When was the last time you laughed so hard you cried?

Fun Facts – July 23, 2010

Molly — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 06:00:22 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” -Martin Luther King

Joke of the Day:

A guy turns up at a costume party carrying a woman on his back. “What are you supposed to be?” asked the host. “I’m a snail.” he said, “Can’t you see, I’m carrying Michelle on my back.”

Random Fact of the Day:

What trivia fact about Mel Blanc (voice of Bugs Bunny) is the most ironic? He was allergic to carrots.

Journal Entry Idea:

Most people have a favorite story or experience that they love to share with other people. Here’s your chance: “What’s your story?”

Fun Facts – July 22, 2010

Molly — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:00:16 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“”Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” -William James

Joke of the Day:

How do you communicate with a fish? Drop him a line.

Random Fact of the Day:

The sloth (a mammal) moves so slowly that green algae can grow undisturbed on its fur.

Journal Entry Idea:

If you could be the spokesperson for any product on the market, what product would you choose to enthusiastically represent?

Fun Facts – July 21, 2010

Molly — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 06:00:53 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“How a man plays a game shows something of his character, how he loses shows all of it.” -Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because it was feeling crummy.

Random Fact of the Day:

Coconuts kill more people in the world than sharks do. Approximately 150 people are killed each year by coconuts.

Journal Entry Idea:

If you could be the CEO of any corporation in the world, which one would you choose? Why?

Fun Facts – July 20, 2010

Molly — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 12:38:31 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“He who flings mud, loses a lot of ground.” -Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

What is the best hand to write with? Neither – it’s best to write with a pen or pencil.

Random Fact of the Day:

In most advertisements, including newspapers, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10.

Journal Entry Idea:

What is one trip you have never taken, but would really like to take someday?

Fun Facts – July 16, 2010

Molly — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 06:00:01 +0000

Thought of the Day:

“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anyone expects from you.” – Anonymous

Joke of the Day:

What do you call a Sleeping Bull? A Bull-Dozer!

Random Fact of the Day:

An egg will float if placed in water in which sugar has been added.

Journal Entry Idea:

Create a slogan that you would use to describe summer. Explain your choice of words.