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On October 9, 1967, Che Guevara (Ernesto Che Guevara), one of the leaders of the Cuban Revolution, was captured and executed by the military in Bolivia. As a Marxist revolutionary in Latin America, his image became a symbol of revolution and a synonym for left-wing political ideals. [Playio] On This Day: October 8 https://link.playio.co/8p6k7q

• Origin: When giant pandas were first discovered, their Chinese name was originally 'Mao Xiong' (貓熊, a bear resembling a cat). However, during the era when writing was done from right to left, it was misread as 'Xiong Mao' (熊貓), and over time, this mistake became the common name. • Genetic Mutation: Millions of years ago, during the evolutionary process, giant pandas experienced a mutation in the gene (Tas1r1) responsible for sensing umami. This mutation caused them to lose the ability to taste savory flavors and their interest in meat, leading them to become herbivores (primarily eating bamboo). Although their nature is carnivorous, they adapted to a vegetarian diet. • Low Digestion Rate: They still retain the short intestinal tract of carnivorous animals and lack the enzymes to break down cellulose. Their digestion rate for the dry matter of bamboo is only about 10% to 17%. Consequently, they must spend 14 hours a day continuously eating.

On October 8, 1871, a severe fire started in a barn in a back alley at 137 DeKoven Street, Chicago. The fire spread until the morning of October 10th, causing nearly 300 casualties and leaving about 100,000 people homeless. The fire destroyed almost all of Chicago, but the rebuilding process spurred its development, turning Chicago into an important modern American city. [Playio] On This Day in History: October 7th https://link.playio.co/skq54j1

• Smelling with their tongue: When snakes flick their tongues (also called forking their tongue), they are collecting scent molecules from the air and sending them to the 'Jacobson's organ' in their mouth to determine direction and prey. • Hearing without external ears: Although snakes lack external ears, their lower jaw can be placed directly on the ground, allowing them to strongly sense vibrations from the ground to perceive their surroundings.

On October 7, 1933, Air France was founded. It is the flag carrier of France and is headquartered at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (Aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle). Air France ranked 8th in the 2025 'World's Best Airlines' and is the highest-ranked European airline. [Playio] On This Day: October 6th https://link.playio.co/zeeamh

On October 6, 1973, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, in alliance with Syria, launched the Yom Kippur War (the Fourth Arab-Israeli War). He ordered his troops to cross the Suez Canal and attack Israeli defenses. While Israel was initially caught off guard, they eventually turned the tide of the war. The war had a significant impact on several countries. It marked the first time Arab nations openly engaged in dialogue with Israel, ultimately influencing the signing of a peace treaty between Israel and Egypt. [Playio] On This Day: October 5 https://link.playio.co/thgnwj7

Setting aside the marketing and historical anecdotes, one historical fact is quite interesting. Early manufacturing processes involved adding spices. While modern cigarettes are mostly filled with the smell of tar and chemical combustion, early traditional tobacco had flavorings, honey, licorice, or special plant essential oils added to the tobacco leaves during processing (especially when cigarettes were introduced) to mask the bitter taste. The faint aroma released during combustion indeed made people at the time feel it was 'fragrant'. If it at least tasted like modern e-cigarettes, maybe it would have been acceptable.

On October 5, 1962, the first film featuring James Bond, created by British author Ian Lancaster Fleming, titled 'Dr. No,' premiered in London, UK. James Bond became one of the most widely recognized fictional characters. As of 2025, 27 films in the series have been released, with various actors portraying James Bond, launching one of the most famous film series in cinematic history. [Playio] On This Day in History: October 4th https://link.playio.co/t8terxb

• A strip of tape can seal its mouth: Crocodiles have very powerful muscles to "close" their mouths, but extremely weak muscles to "open" them, so humans can even shut their jaws with their hands or simple tape. • Their closest relatives are surprisingly birds: Crocodiles are ancient creatures from the same era as dinosaurs, and their closest living relatives are actually birds. • Unlimited teeth replacement for life: If a crocodile's teeth wear down or fall out, new teeth can continuously grow to replace them throughout its life, so there's no fear of being toothless.

On October 4, 1582, Pope Gregory XIII (Gregorius PP. XIII) abolished the Julian calendar and promulgated the new calendar, the 'Gregorian calendar' (Gregorian), which is still in use today. It was stipulated that the day after October 4, 1582 (Julian calendar) would be October 15, 1582 (Gregorian calendar), making October 4th the last day of the Julian calendar. [Playio] On This Day: October 3rd https://link.playio.co/zw8xs0