Thursday Thirteen #11: 13 November Facts

Thirteen November Facts

Since November is one of my least favorite months, I thought I'd try to come up with some reasons to like it. Here's what I came up with:

1. In Mexico, November 2nd is the Day of the Dead--sound like fun?

2. In the UK, November 4th is called Mischief Night--sounds like even more fun!

3. Artist Claude Monet, composer Aaron Copland, and Prince Charles were all born on
November 14th--not sure how they all relate; 'just thought it was interesting.

4. The first Thanksgiving was proclaimed by George Washington in 1789--and
tryptophan-induced stupors begin throughout the land.

5. The month of November is the official end of hurricane season--unless you're a hockey fan
in the Carolinas, of course.

6. On television, it's "sweeps month," which means your TiVo or DVR will be working
overtime...maybe

7. It's American Indian Heritage Month--I'd love to visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian

8. It's also National Novel Writing Month--known as "nanowrimo"--see details here.

9. The Great American Smokeout is always the third Thursday of November--11/15 this year.

10. Thanksgiving this year is on the 22nd--see #4 for turkey-eating reference.

11. Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving--called that because of the rush to do holiday
shopping once the tryptophan has worn off.

12. Cyber Monday is the Monday following Thanksgiving--called that because of the rush to do
online holiday shopping at your desk following the long Thanksgiving weekend.

13. And, on November 30, 2004, Jeopardy's and television's all-time highest money winner,
Ken Jennings can't come up with the question "What is H&R Block?", so he leaves the show
with $2,520,700.00.

Did those facts make you feel better about November? 'Hope so!

Happy November, and Happy TT!

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