Five Things to Know: August 8

1. In Case you Missed It:

2. What do you think about summer homework? In this week’s Moms Talk we’re asking people to tell us what they think about giving kids schoolwork in the summer.

3. Quote of the Day: “For my birthday I got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out.” –Steven Wright

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4. Who the heck is Steven Wright? Steven Wright is a comedian, actor and writer, known for his distinctive voice and slow delivery of ironic one-liners.

5. Today in History: On this day in 1986, Spike Lee’s first feature, “She’s Gotta Have It,” premieres.