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1. November 11, 1918, is regarded as the end of World War I. That's the day on which an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect. 2. In November 1919, President Wilson…
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1. Add compost. Now's a great time to add a couple inches of compost on the top of your garden beds. The soil has all winter to soak up those nutrients. Top it with a little mulch to prevent erosion. 2. Keep watering perennials…
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1. The Christmas-themed Drive-In at the Midway films have been chosen. The City of Knoxville and the Knox County Public Library will present Drive-In at the Midway Holiday Edition with free movie screenings at Chilhowee Park. On Friday,…
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The food. The gifts. The decorations. It's all heading our way and will be here before we know it! Here are five ways you can keep ahead of the clutter! 1. Clean out the fridge. Try to pack turkey leftovers and all the trimmings…
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1. National Redhead Day is today, Nov. 5. 2. Red hair occurs naturally in one to two percent of the population. 3. Red hair varies from a deep burgundy or bright copper, to burnt orange or strawberry blond. Characterized…
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1. King Tut's tomb was discovered. On November 4, 1922, King Tut's tomb was discovered at Luxor, Egypt, by British archaeologist Howard Carter. The child-King Tutankhamen became pharaoh at age nine and died around 1352 B.C. at age 19.…
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1. Election Day in the U.S. is the Tuesday following the first Monday in November. It can fall on or between November 2 and November 8. Election Day is held on a Tuesday so voters will not have to vote or travel on Sunday, an important…
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1. Daniel Boone: November 2, 1734. Daniel Boone was an American pioneer and frontiersman whose exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Missouri, but he is most…
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Fun things you want to do in Knoxville Nov. 7-Jan. 3 | Smoky Mountain Christmas Dollywood turns on the charm of Christmas—and more than 5 million lights—for its annual holiday celebration. Enjoy award-winning shows, culinary goodies,…
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If it's lunchtime and you're ravenous, you might consider the Holy Grill. That's the tasty combo from Holy Land you see above: chunks of lamb, marinated chicken and Arabic hamburger served over rice, roasted red peppers and onions, along…
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