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If you’re ever in the UK on the evening of 5 November, you might wonder why you can hear fireworks. Bonfire Night is celebrated all over the country, but what is it about? Find out about the history of this well-loved event in this article.

Vegans argue that animal farming is not only cruel but also bad for the environment. World Vegan Day, on 1 November, puts the focus on the vegan way of life.

October 31 is Halloween and is now celebrated in many countries around the world, but do you know anything about the origins of this scary special day? Read the article and find out.

Diwali is a festival of light which originated in South Asia and is celebrated over five days. The dates change every year, but it is always celebrated in October or November and is now celebrated around the world.

World Mental Health Day, on 10 October, is a day to raise awareness of the effects mental illness has on millions of people’s lives across the world, and to help educate and inform us all.

Why do some flowers smell so bad? Watch this video to find out about a very big, and very smelly, flower at the Eden Project in Cornwall, UK.

This is a common belief that stops people learning English. But is it really true?

Do you want to learn new words and phrases in English? Here are five tips to improve your English vocabulary.

Are you too busy to practise your English? These tips will help you improve your reading and writing, even when you're short of time!

Are you too busy to practise your English? These tips will help you improve your listening and speaking, even when you're short of time!

October 5 is World Teachers' Day. Find out which famous people want to say thank you to their school teachers for their success.

October is Black History Month in the UK. The event recognises black people's achievements and educates people about black history.