10 Fascinating Facts About November Babies You Never Knew
Some of these are SO spot on.
There are many wonderful things about the month of November. If you live someplace with changing seasons, November is when autumn really comes into its own, and you get to feel the crisp chill in the air. You don’t have to deal with the deep freeze of winter or the blazing heat of summer. Supermarket shelves are lined with pumpkin-flavored everything. And you get to look forward to Thanksgiving, where families gather around the table and take a moment to feel grateful for all the good things in their lives. (Including all of the beautiful Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales.)
In other words, if you’re a baby about to be born, you can do a lot worse than starting life in November. In addition to coming into the world in — let’s admit it — the best season, being born in November comes with its own advantages. There are some health-related studies that show how autumn kids have a leg-up when it comes to feeling good and living a long time. There are some personality traits that make November babes someone you’d want to be BFFs with — just think of all the Scorpios or a Sagittariuses you know. And, they come with good company. (Hello, Leonardo DiCaprio!) Read on to find out more fascinating facts about November babies.
They Live a Long Time
Studies out of the University of Chicago have found that babies born in autumn are more likely to become centenarians. (Those born in March, May, or July were least likely to live to 100.) Get those birthday candles ready!
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They're (Possibly) Part of the Valentine's Day Baby Boom
Researchers in the UK showed that Valentine's Day — for understandable reasons — causes a mini-spike in the number of November babies. They found the conception rate rose 5 percent during V-Day week and the week after.
Boys born in this month are more likely to be a lefty.
According to research from Germany, males born between November and early winter are significantly more likely to be left-handed due to high levels of testosterone. This may delay the development of a fetus' left brain hemisphere, which dictates right-handedness, causing them to favor the opposite one.
They have a lower risk of some health conditions.
According to research from Oxford University, November babies have the lowest incidence of multiple sclerosis. Studies also show that they are less likely to suffer from heart problems or lung cancer.
They are less likely to suffer from depression.
According to research in the U.K., November babies have the lowest clinical depression rates, while spring babies have the highest.
Like other fall babies, they're destined to be athletic.
Though genes definitely play a factor, the high levels of Vitamin D during a pregnancy lasting through fall is said to attribute to their predisposed strong physique. A study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine cited autumn-born individuals, especially those born in October and November, as faster and more physically fit. Just look at that baby go!
Their birthstones are citrine and topaz.
Those born in November have two birthstones: the golden-yellow citrine, known as the gem of optimism, and the color-ranging crystal topaz (often seen in blue shades). They're both said to have healing and calming energies.
They are either a Scorpio or a Sagittarius.
Those born from the beginning of the month through November 21 are classified as the passionate Scorpio. Everyone else (born November 22 to the end of the month) are Sagittarius, and they're generous souls with a sense of humor. Both zodiac signs share a strength in character.
They share their birth month with some great celebs.
November babies share their birth month with famous faces like the unstoppable Scarlett Johansson, the legendary Leonardo DiCaprio, and others such as Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Josh Duhamel, and Matthew McConaughey.
Their birth flower is the chrysanthemum.
Chrysanthemums are said to symbolize joy and optimism. They're highly praised in Japanese culture, and it's believed that placing a single petal on the bottom of your wine glass will grant you a long, healthy life.
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