1. Weather report: Today will bring steady rain in the morning that will continue into the afternoon. There will be a high of 46 degrees. Tonight will be cloudy with an overnight low of 34 degrees. Tomorrow is looking partly cloudy as temperatures dip down a bit.
2. Jolly treats. Want to find the best Christmas cookie recipes? The web is here to help you out. Find great holiday recipes here, here and here. My top pick would be the Cinnamon Sugar Cookies. Nice.
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3. Patch Fact: A Leyden jar was one of the first devices used to store an electric charge. It was invented in Leiden, the Netherlands, in 1746.
4. NH gas prices dropping. Gas prices in New Hampshire have fallen 5.3 cents per gallon in the past week to an average of $3.35. The national average is now $3.25 per gallon.
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5. Gasp! Think you know everything about those festive Christmas songs you hear each year? Think again. "Jingle Bells" was originally written for Thanksgiving, Rudolph was created for a department store and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” is an anti-war song. Find more mind-blowing revelations here.
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