5 Things You Need to Know Today: Nov. 2

Our weekday morning column, 5 Things You Need to Know, provides you with information that can help you plan your day and give you some fodder for water cooler conversations.

Here are some things to know about the month of November:

1.  November is the last month of the year with 30 days. The others, as that childhood rhyme reminds us, are April, June and September. 

2. For Roman Catholics, today is Al Souls Day, known in Mexico as the Day of the Dead. The month is dedicated to praying for the dead.

3. Nov. 11 is known in the United States as Veterans Day and recognizes the service of all veterans. On that date, World War I ended. In Grafton, Nov. 11 will be special this year, because the World War II monument will be dedicated on the Common, an effort boosted by the

4. In the United States, it has recently become known as No-Shave November or Noshember.  Men often grow a beard in the month to raise awareness of a variety of charities and men's health issues, mainly testicular and prostate cancer.

5. Today's forecast: More melting: Sunny, high 54, low 38.