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Noodle Day is a celebration of the life and work of Franco-American author Raymond Federman (May 15, 1928 – October 6, 2009). In his book, "Double or Nothing," he frequently referred to noodles in analogies. He was a beloved writer, teacher, and wordsmith, and his fans created this day. Federman was the sort of person who avoided the conventional opening sentence and would probably hate a conventional eulogy. As an author, his work was called "experimental fiction," "surfiction," "metafiction," and optimistic. Federman was fond of calling it "playgerism." His sense of play led to an inspired Noodle Day. That rhymed, but it was an accident. Honest.

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Nuclear Science Week, Ntl.: October 21-25

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Nuclear Science Week (NSW) is an internationally observed week-long celebration of all aspects of nuclear science. NSW takes place each year on the third week of October, and each day of NSW focuses on the contributions, innovations, and opportunities created in exploring nuclear science. During the week, educators, students, employers, and the community participate in national recognition of nuclear science's vital role in the lives of Americans – and the world.

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Nuclear Weapons Program Workers Remembrance Day, Ntl.: October 30

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Since World War II, hundreds of thousands of men and women have served the United States by building nuclear weapons for the country's defense. Many workers have paid a high price for their service, developing disabling or fatal illnesses. In honor of those who served, CWP and other former workers' organizations are hosting NDR events across the country. National Nuclear Weapons Program Workers Remembrance Day began in 2009.

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Nut Day, Ntl. (US/UK): October 22

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National Nut Day, observed in the United Kingdom and the United States, promotes the benefits and needs of Free Trade in producing, packaging, and selling nuts and nut products worldwide. The company, Liberation Foods, is farmer-owned by growers worldwide. Fair Trade means that nut producers get paid at least the Fair Trade minimum for their nuts and receive a Fair Trade premium for every kilogram they sell. The Fair Trade minimum ensures that farmers can earn a decent living from growing their nuts. If the market price is above the Fair Trade minimum, farmers receive at least the market price.

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Oct

Nutrition Week (AU): October 13-19

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Focused on improving the health and well-being of Australians through nutrition, Australia’s annual Nutrition Week seeks to educate people on healthy eating habits and smart food choices. Recipes are made available, and people are encouraged to incorporate five vegetable servings into their diet each day of the week. Annually in October.

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Oct

Obesity Day, World: October 11

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Obesity leads to several non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including heart disease, diabetes, liver disease, and cancer. Treating the effects of obesity worldwide is projected to cost US$1.2 trillion per year by 2025. World Obesity Day seeks to promote healthy weight and investment in the prevention, management, and treatment of obesity. It is a call to action for governments and health services. The World Health Organization seeks to reduce global obesity by 25% by 2025. This event first ran in 2015.

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Oct

OCD Awareness Week, Intl.: October 13-19

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OCD Action Week is an awareness campaign in the United Kingdom. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) affects approximately two percent of the population. It's a condition marked by chronic feelings of doubt, repetitive behavior, a heightened sense of danger, and obsessions. It impacts all areas of a person's life and the lives of those around him/her. This annual awareness campaign seeks to educate the public about OCD and provide the tools to take action and mitigate its influence.

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Ochi Day (GR)(1940): October 28

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"Ochi!", Greek for "No!" is what the Greeks told Mussolini and his fascist army when Italy tried to invade Greece on October 28, 1940. Ochi, ochi, ochi, Senor Mussolini! The Greeks stood their ground and sent the Italians packing. Consider them the original Antifa (anti-fascists) and as the historical originators of democracy—it's apropos—notably since Mussolini coined the word fascist in 1919 to describe his political party. However you swing it, Ochi Day is a national celebration and includes parades, tributes, and festivities throughout Greece. Image: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini in Munich, Germany. June 1940. Photo by Eva Braun, US Government Archives.

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Octopus Day, World: October 8

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World Octopus Day celebrates the versatile and intelligent creature known as the octopus. A Cephalopod family member, the octopus, is thus named because they have eight arms. But they also have three hearts and have existed for over 300 million years. The Academy Award-winning film "My Octopus Friend" from 2021 is probably the best way to learn about these fantastic creatures, which can range in size from tiny to huge. Happy World Octopus Day.

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Oct

Opossum Day, Ntl. (CA): October 18

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The opossum is the only marsupial native to North America. Like kangaroos, it carries its children in a pouch, and possums have existed since the age of dinosaurs. Possums benefit the ecosystem immeasurably and should be welcomed in your yard. They eat cockroaches, other insects, snails, mice, rats, fruit, plants, eggs, frogs, birds, snakes, roadkill, and people's food. Unlike rodents, possums have high immunity to disease and tend to be a low health risk for humans, even less than cats and dogs. Opossums tend to be active at night, roaming woods and alleys. Because they have long hairless tails, possums are often mistaken for rats. As stated previously, they eat rats and mice and the horror of city-living cockroaches. Should you find one camping out in your yard, thank your stars; it will keep the pests away.

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Oct

Organize Your Medical Information Month: October

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October is the month to get your medical and health information in order. Do you know where your medical records are? Have you had all your immunizations? Staying active and informed about your health care and records ensures you receive the preventative care you need now and if you ever move or change jobs. Use Organize Your Medical Information Month to get your papers in order.

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Origami Days, World (1898): October 24-November 11

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World Origami Days begins each year on October 24, the birthday of Lillian Oppenheimer (1898-1992). Oppenheimer founded the first origami group in America and was a founding member of the British Origami Society and OrigamiUSA. The two-and-a-half-week event ends on November 11, National Origami Day in Japan. The purpose of these weeks is to share the wonder and skill of origami with a new generation of enthusiasts.

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Orthodontic Health Month, Ntl.: October

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October is National Orthodontic Health Month. Promoted by the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), this month seeks to educate on the services provided by orthodontists and the treatments available.

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Osteoporosis Day, Intl.: October 20

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International Osteoporosis Day raises awareness of this debilitating condition that leads to broken and fractured bones. One in three women and one in five men over fifty will suffer from fractured bones later in life.

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Overseas Chinese Day (TW): October 21

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A day for an annual migration of mainland Chinese to the island nation of Taiwan.

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