Morning Minutes: Nov. 22

 

Word of the Day

Qualm KWAHM (noun) A sudden attack of illness, faintness or nausea; a sudden fear; a feeling of doubt or indecision in matters of right and wrong - www.merriam-webster.com

Website of the Day

Thanksgiving food and recipes

http://thanksgiving.food.com/

Need as last-minute recipe or advice for Thanksgiving? Visit this site to get the dish on recipes for stuffing, pies, potatoes, cranberries, desserts, vegetables and more.

Number to Know

3: Number of places in the United States named after the holiday's traditional main course: Turkey, Texas; Turkey Creek, La.; and Turkey, N.C. There are also nine townships around the country named Turkey, three in Kansas. – Census.gov

Today’s Featured Birthday

Actress Scarlett Johansson (28)

This Day in History

Nov. 22, 1963: In Dallas, President John F. Kennedy is killed and Texas Gov. John B. Connally is seriously wounded by Lee Harvey Oswald.

Daily Quote

“They have killed my husband. I have his brains in my hand." – First lady Jacqueline Kennedy after her husband was shot.