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Today is Diwali, the height of a 5-day celebration. It’s the Hindu Festival of Lights, marked by oil lamps and candles, fireworks, feasts, and gifts. Do you have any friends that are Hindu? Ask them to tell you about their family traditions. Make foods like samosas or sweet gulab jamun, for a taste of the festivities.

Repeat after me. Rubber baby buggy bumpers. Now try, black background brown background. Ready for what’s considered the hardest tongue twister in the English language? Say, the sixth sick sheikh’s sixth sheep’s sick. It’s International Tongue Twister Day, so have fun tying your tongue in knots.

Today is Cook Something Bold And Pungent Day. Try a flavorful Indian curry, or bake garlic bread, and fill your kitchen with delicious smells! Many spices also have health benefits. Turmeric is an anti-inflammatory, cayenne pepper helps burn fat, garlic is good for your heart, cinnamon contains antioxidants, and ginger helps ease nausea.

Today is World Radiography, or X-Ray Day. X-rays can help spot cavities between your teeth, or broken bones. X-rays are a type of radiation, called electromagnetic waves. They take pictures of the inside of your body, so doctors can look at bones, organs, and teeth. Tell your bones to say cheese!

Today is Cappuccino Day, a delicious version of coffee made with espresso and foamy steamed milk. Speaking of steam, it’s also National STEAM Day, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. The day was created to inspire kids to explore those subjects, for possible careers in the future.

Today, like the first Saturday of every month, is Play Outside Day. Put down the phones and video games, and get some fresh air! Play in the snow if you still have it, or explore the new plants that are sprouting. Can you identify them? Whatever the weather, have some outdoor fun.

Meteor showers can be seen lighting up the night skies, from October to December every year. The Southern Taurids peaked this week, while the Leonids will be visible for the rest of the month, with the best viewing on November 17th to 18th. Get up for school at 4 AM, and watch before dawn.

Have you ever heard of a numbat? It’s also known as a banded anteater, although it only eats termites. One numbat can eat up to 20,000 per day! The small marsupial is native to Western Australia, and is an endangered species. It’s World Numbat Day, so look up a photo of these cute little guys!

Today is Bison Day. The American bison, the USA’s national mammal, is North America’s largest land mammal. They can grow 11 1/2 feet long! Although people also call them buffalo, the scientific name is Bison bison. Buffalo species, like the cape buffalo and water buffalo, are beardless, and don’t have the giant shoulder hump.

Gather all your teddy bears, and start hugging. It’s Hug A Bear Day! Although wild bears also look cute and fuzzy, it’s best to leave them alone! It’s also Bittersweet Chocolate With Almonds Day. It’s not the most common candy bar, so today would be a good day to make your own delicious treat!