Sleep better, weather records, soft pretzels

Daily Newsletter for Tuesday, October 17, 2017

basket of nuts

The mug of cider simmered slow, 
The apples sputtered in a row, 
And, close at hand, the basket stood 
With nuts from brown October’s wood. 
–John Greenleaf Whittier (1807–1892)
Tuesday, October 17, 2017
290th day of the year


Alan Jackson (country musician) was born on this day in 1958.
Levi Stubbs (lead singer of The Four Tops) died on this day in 2008.
 
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Soft Pretzel Recipe

Soft Pretzels

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A Hurricane Record

The Strongest Hurricane Month Ever
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Harvesting Pumpkins

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Get a Better Night's Sleep

How to Sleep Better and Stop Snoring
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Making Apple Cider

Apple Cider Press Party | How to Make Apple Cider
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