Happy Halloween! Kids (and parents) all over the world will enjoy trick-or-treating in their costumes tonight, so have fun! We even have a Halloween-themed quote and word of the day!
Now, let's dive into today's news.
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The death toll has come in from the deadly Hurricane Otis, and it is not good. 43 people have died and hundreds of others are injured after Otis slammed into the western Mexican coast with winds of over 165 mph as a Category 5 hurricane, and the city of Acapulco was the worst-hit. Acapulco is located in the state of Guerrero and is home to over 1 million people, and over 80% of its famous hotels and beautiful beaches have been destroyed by the storm- which is a huge detriment to their economy. Thousands of people have been displaced, and the long recovery process is now beginning.
Fact of the Day: Scotland has 421 words for snow, including "feuchter," which means to fall lightly, "sneesl," which means to begin raining or snowing, "skelf," which means a large snowflake, and "flindrinkin," which means a slight snow shower.
Quote of the Day: A mask tells us more than a face. (Oscar Wilde)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Werewolf (noun)- Werewolf refers to a person transformed into a wolf or capable of assuming a wolf's form, especially during the full moon.
In a Sentence: She went to the Halloween party dressed as a werewolf, wearing faux fur from head to toe.
Good article