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Holidays

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Anna's Day, marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve, as well as a Swedish name day, celebrating all people named Anna. (Sweden and Finland)

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Anna's Day, marks the day to start the preparation process of the lutefisk to be consumed on Christmas Eve, as well as a Swedish name day, celebrating all people named Anna. (Sweden and Finland)

Celebrated on this day.

  • Armed Forces Day (Peru)

    Armed Forces Day (Peru)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Fatherland's Heroes Day (Russia)

    Fatherland's Heroes Day (Russia)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Tanganyika from Britain in 1961. (Tanzania)

    Independence Day, celebrates the independence of Tanganyika from Britain in 1961. (Tanzania)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • International Anti-Corruption Day (United Nations)

    International Anti-Corruption Day (United Nations)

    Celebrated on this day.

  • National Heroes Day, formerly V.C. Bird Day. (Antigua and Barbuda)

    National Heroes Day, formerly V.C. Bird Day. (Antigua and Barbuda)

    Celebrated on this day.

Kitchen · Today

Recipe

Cheesy Ground Beef and Bread Skillet

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Cheesy Ground Beef and Bread Skillet

Prep 20 min

Cook bread until almost done. In an oven-safe skillet, brown ground beef. Add bread and broccoli. Top with cheese, cover 3 min until melted.

Ingredients

ground beef, broccoli, Italian seasoning, bread

History

On This Day

7 events
A volcano on Whakaari / White Island, New Zealand, kills 22 people after it erupts.

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2019

A volcano on Whakaari / White Island, New Zealand, kills 22 people after it erupts.

  • 2017

    The Marriage Amendment Bill receives royal assent and comes into effect, making Australia the 26th country to legalize same-sex marriage.

  • 2016

    At least 57 people are killed and a further 177 injured when two schoolgirl suicide bombers attack a market area in Madagali, Adamawa, Nigeria in the Madagali suicide bombings.

  • 2016

    President Park Geun-hye of South Korea is impeached by the country's National Assembly in response to a major political scandal.

  • 2008

    Governor of Illinois Rod Blagojevich is arrested by federal officials for crimes including attempting to sell the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by President-elect Barack Obama.

  • 2006

    Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Discovery is launched on STS-116 carrying the P5 truss segment of the International Space Station.

  • 1996

    Gwen Jacob is acquitted of committing an indecent act, giving women the right to be topless in Ontario, Canada.

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Birthdays

Born Today

5
  • Mark McMorris

    1993·Canadian snowboarder

  • Laura Smulders

    1993·Dutch cyclist

  • Ryan Lomberg

    1994·Canadian ice hockey player

  • Simone Fontecchio

    1995·Italian basketball player

  • McKayla Maroney

    1995·American gymnast

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Florida Man

1 story
  • A Florida man stole an elderly woman's purse, then ran her off in a car

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By the Numbers

Number of the Day

343

Day of 365 · 94% complete

Element

Og · Oganesson

Heaviest element

Math

343 is divisible by 7

Today's Season

Horoscope

Sagittarius

Sagittarius

Nov 22 – Dec 21

Element
Fire
Ruler
Jupiter

Take a creative approach toward cultivating refinement while the Aries Moon and Saturn join forces, dearest archer. You'll crave attention, but should be mindful to express your unique perspective with poise. Breathe life into your decisions without going over the top, putting extra detail into your aesthetic, passion projects, and pursuit of joy. Tastes are liable to change as Pluto becomes more active. Keep an open mind to discover new interests and personal truths. Give peers a chance to expose you to unfamiliar cultures or topics, even if you're used to playing the role of trendsetter. Find a balance between evolving and honoring your roots once Luna squares Jupiter later tonight.

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Coming Up

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Desk Break

2 min
Person stretching at desk

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Lower body Desk Break

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The Routine

  1. Desk Plank: 20s
  2. Standing Leg Raises: 10× each
  3. Doorway Chest Stretch: 15s
  4. Glute Squeezes: 15×
  5. Wall Sit: 30s

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