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Great American Smokeout

The Great American Smokeout is a social engineering experiment that encourages people to quit smoking. Lynn Smith, the publisher of a Minnesota newspaper, introduced the concept in 1974 when she announced a “Don’t Smoke Day” or “D-Day.”

Today, the Great American Smokeout is sponsored by the American Cancer Society. On the third Thursday of November, smokers across the country try to give up their cigarettes for 24 hours. The idea is that many will quit smoking altogether. Learn more about the harmful effects of tobacco and how to participate in this year's festivities.

Today is also America Recycles Day & National Raisin Bran Cereal Day

November is Family Literacy Month & National Pomegranate Month & Peanut Butter Lover's Month & National Pet Adoption Month

This week is American Education Week

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History for November 15   1777 - The Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation, precursor to the U.S. Constitution. 1889 - Brazil's monarchy was overthrown. 1901 - Miller Reese patented an electrical hearing aid. 1920 - The League of Nations met for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland. 1939 - U.S. President Roosevelt laid the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, DC. 1990 - David Bowie opened on Broadway in the title role of "The Elephant Man." _________________________________________________________ "The two foes of human happiness are pain and boredom." --Arthur Schopenhauer