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What’s the 4-1-1 on 11/11/11?

End of the world and a new Droid, all in one special day.

Today is 11/11/11.

What makes this day special?

There is just an itsy bitsy little chance it could mark the end of the world. At least, that is part of the premise of the movie coming out,Β 11-11-11.If you have further interest about whether Friday is when the world says, β€œAll done!” you can join thisΒ Facebook group, β€œ11/11/11, End of the World?”

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It’s a sort of fun marketing opportunity for techies.Β Verizon storesΒ will open later than usual Fridayβ€”at 11:11 a.m. to release the new Droid Razr. And no, the sticker price is not $111.11. It’s $299.99.

Twin girls from Wisconsin will celebrate their 11th birthday, and it will make national news, according toΒ The Washington Post.

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It’sΒ Veteran’s Day, and, in all seriousness, an important time to thank those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

One hundred years ago on 11/11/1911, there was a huge cold snap in the United States and temperatures in some placesβ€”at least in Kansas Cityβ€”dropped by 60 degrees in one day,according to the Daily Mail.Β This year, it’s supposed to be a bit windy on 11/11/11 in the area of the nation's capital, with a high of 52.

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