October 26, 2022

Vocabulary Word of the day (Merriam Webster) Facile - adjective (FASS-ul) Facile means "too easily accomplished or attained." // The facts of the unsolved mystery were intriguing, but the author's conclusion was facile.

Trivia: What Day is it Today? October 26, 2022 October 26th is the 299th day of the Gregorian calendar. On this day Jordan and Israel signed a peace treaty; Pan American Airways made the first commercial flight from New York City to Paris, and Mohammed Ali boxed for the first time after a hiatus for refusing to comply with the U.S. military draft. Famous October 26th birthdays include Hillary Clinton and journalist Katy Tur. - Austrian National Day - Lung Health Day - National Noah Day - Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night

Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night is on October 26, which is in Halloween week. It does add to some out-of-this-world activities for that week. Although it sounds as if it is focussed on Halloween, Worldwide Howl at the Moon Night is not just about having your fill of unnerving goose-flesh. It is also associated with animal welfare, specifically that of the wolf, the non-domesticated defender of the wild. It creates awareness about groups that work with wolf conservation. But it is also about groups of people howling at the moon, with even cities in the U.S. creating fun events where people belt it out to the full moon.

Topic: Breathing and Smoking 1. Do you ever think about the way you breathe? 2. Have you ever had trouble breathing? 3. Would you like to be able to breathe under water? 4. What makes you breathe faster? 5. Do you ever feel out of breath? 6. Do you ever take a deep breath to calm down? 7. Do you know any breathing techniques? 8. Do you need to take a breather sometimes? 9. Was there ever a time you were tempted to try smoking? 10. Have you actually tried smoking or vaping? 11. Do you remember any experience when was the time you were most likely a victim of second hand smoking?

Lung Health Day, on the fourth Wednesday in October — October 26 this year, is celebrated in Healthy Lung Month. “As easy as breathing” is a phrase that exemplifies the effortless way in which humans (and all other species on planet earth) take in one breath after the other. Yet, each year millions of people succumb to some form of lung disease, from asthma to pneumonia — many of which could easily have been prevented if some care had been taken. Due to high levels of air pollution, the levels of toxins going into the body through the airways leads our cells to react unnaturally. This can often lead to chronic lung diseases and cancerous growths. Such things could possibly be prevented through avoiding the use of tobacco products, regular exercise, a healthy diet full of antioxidants, and an awareness of your own lung health for early detection of problems.