What’s the Meaning of 11/11/11?

Today, Friday, Nov. 11 is ... well 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, 11-11-11.  If you have further interest about whether Friday is when the world says, “All done!” you can join this Facebook group, “11/11/11, End of the World?”

• It’s a sort of fun marketing opportunity for techies. Verizon stores will open later than usual Friday—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 to The Washington Post.

• It’s Veterans 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 places—at least in Kansas City—dropped by 60 degrees in one day, according to the Daily Mail. This year, there's a 50 percent chance of rain on 11/11/11 in Los Gatos and the South Bay with a high of 64.