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57 Days Until Winter Begins

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Question of the Day

Well, that depends, of course, on the size of the trees. Here are some examples: It would take 50 trees 4 inches in diameter, 10 trees 8 inches in diameter, or 3 trees 14 inches in diameter to make a cord of wood.

Word of the Day

Evening star

A planet that is above the western horizon at sunset and less than 180° east of the Sun in right ascension.

Puzzle of the Day

Why are two pints of strawberries after they are eaten like persons singing?
They are a quart-et (eaten).

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