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Happy October ... but did you know !

Well the tenth month of the year is here, O is for October, and I wish everyone a happy month. Out and about the shops seem full of Autumnal gifts, some Halloween goodies and lots of ideas for Christmas! To celebrate the start of the month I thought I'd share a few fun facts and this adorable photograph of owls! Well October starts with an 'O' and so does Owls ... ! 

owls having a snooze - from article here

Now onto some facts! 

1. The Anglo-Saxons called October Winterfylleth, meaning the ‘fullness’ of winter. 

2. The Welsh for October is Hydref (originally Hyddfref), a word signifying the lowing of cattle. 

3. The ‘October Revolution’ in Russia in 1917 took place in November, but at the time Russians had not yet changed from the Julian calendar. 

4. The Hunt For Red October, with Sean Connery, is the only film with ‘October’ in its title ever to win an Oscar (for best sound editing). 

5. More US presidents have been born in October than in any other month. 

6. October in the UK is the Awareness Month for Lupus, breast cancer, national cyber security and domestic violence. 

7. It is also National Cholesterol Month, Black History Month, International Walk to School Month and International School Library Month. 

8. In the US, October is National Pizza Month, Popcorn Month, Pork Month and Sausage Month.

have you tried this low carb pizza for one

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9. October is not mentioned in any Shakespeare play or sonnet. 

10. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers,” (Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne Of Green Gables). 

11. Another fun fact about October is that, according to folklore, if the deer have a grey coat in this month you should expect a hard winter.

12. Octobers birthstones are the Opal and tourmaline.

13. Octobers birth flower is the Calendula, symbolizing comfort, healing, protection and grace.

14. October ends on the same day of the week as February every year (but does it on leap years?).

15. The holiday of Halloween, celebrated 31st October, comes from “All Hallows’ Eve” or the night before “All Hallows” day (“All Saints” day) as in old English “hallow” means “to sanctify”.

16. The zodiac signs for October are Libra (September 23 – October 22) and Scorpio (October 23 – November 21).

who can resist a pumpkin … image from here

Facts taken from here here and here

There are so many other interesting things about October, I've only included 16 … you may know of some others! 

Readers, we bring a variety of articles, studies etc. plus recent news/views and recipe ideas to this blog, we hope something for everyone to read and enjoy. Please note, not all may be suitable for you. If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. 

All the best Jan

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