Today’s Almanac
Your daily dose of holidays, words, weather & wisdom — updated every morning.
Question of the Day
You should count on about one pound per person, precooked. This may turn out to be more than necessary, but better safe than without leftovers.
Word of the Day
Skyscraper
A skysail of a triangular form. A name for the one of the fancy sails alleged to have been sometimes set above the skysail. Hence, anything usually large, high, or excessive.
Upcoming Holidays
- Nov 11 Second Summer
- Nov 11 Remembrance Day (Canada)
Puzzle of the Day
Why are teeth like verbs?
Because they are regular, irregular, and defective.
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About The Almanac
About the Almanac
What is The Old Farmer's Almanac? For more than 225 years, we've been the go-to resource for everything under the Sun-including the Moon! We may be "old," but in fact we're new every year-and even every day.
Welcome to the Almanac's HQ! We're located in the tiny village of Dublin, New Hampshire, which is small-town America at its best-complete with Old Glory high atop her pole, a church steeple, the town hall-and New England weather!
