10 Facts about the Month known as November...

1.     that the name "November" comes from the Latin for nine (novem), as it was the ninth month of the Roman calendar. 

2.     that in Old English November was "Windmonathy" (wind month) or "Blotmonath" (blood or sacrifice month).

3.     that November is the only month used to represent a letter in the phonetic alphabet. 

4.     that there is no mention of the month of November in any of Shakespeare's plays or sonnets. 

5.     that Topaz is the birthstone for those born in November. 

6.     that the flower is the Chrysanthemum which, according to Feng Shui, brings laughter and happiness to the home. 

7.     that World Diabetes Day is celebrated on November 14.

8.     that November has been designated National Novel Writing Month and National Blog Posting Month. 

9.     that November is also known as Peanut Butter Lovers Month.

And last but most certainly not least... 

 10.    that November month is when the Movember Foundation challenges men 

          to grow mustaches in order to spark conversation and to raise awareness of 

          men's health issues, such as prostate cancer etc. 

Do you have any interesting or fun facts about the Month of November?

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