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National Men Make Dinner Day

Today is National Men Make Dinner Day! This holiday is dedicated to all the wonderful men in the world who never learned how to cook. It serves as their opportunity to step up to the plate and try their hand in the kitchen. For the men who make dinner on a regular basis, you can submit your best recipe on the National Men Make Dinner website!

There are several official rules for National Men Make Dinner Day. These include no grilling, no take-out, and no dishes left in the sink. The man must use a recipe that involves at least four ingredients and a cooking utensil other than a fork. Check out the full list of rules and other interesting information about this humorous national holiday!

Today is also All Saints' Day & National Deep Fried Clams Day

October is Adopt-a-Dog Month & National Breast Cancer Awareness Month & National Chili Month & National Dessert Month & National Pasta Month & National Roller Skating Month


This week is International Magic Week

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History for November 1   1512 - Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public. 1765 - The Stamp Act went into effect in the American colonies. 1856 - The first photography magazine, "Daguerreian Journal," was published in New York City, NY. 1894 - "Billboard Advertising" was published for the first time. It later became known as "Billboard." 1950 - Charles Cooper became the first black man to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA). 1959 - Jacques Plante (Montreal Canadiens) became the first goalie in the NHL to wear a mask. 1964 - The Dave Clark Five appeared on the "Ed Sullivan Show." 1969 - Elvis Presley recorded "Suspicious Minds." The song would be his last hit. _________________________________________________________ "The happiness or unhappiness of a man does not depend upon the amount of property or gold he owns. Happiness or misery is in one’s soul. A wise man feels at home in every country. The whole universe is the home of a noble soul." --Democritus