Cooking with acorns, names of hurricanes, pollen allergies

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Daily Newsletter for Thursday, September 13, 2018

corn harvest

A shadow rests upon the fields.
As earlier Suns are setting;
The corn has reached the tasseled age, 
Its silken tresses netting.
–Stephen H. Thayer (1839–1919)
 
Thursday, September 13, 2018
256th day of the year


Michael Johnson (Olympic athlete) was born on this day in 1967.
Eddie Money (singer) died on this day in 2019.
 
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Names of Hurricanes

2019 Hurricane Names
Hurricane Florence, Hurricane Dorian… Wondering where all these names come from? Here’s how hurricanes get their names, as well as the list of hurricane names for the 2019 season.
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Best Days Timetable

Best Days Timetable
With the Almanac’s Best Days timetable, find out when to plant vegetables, start a diet to lose weight, cut hair to increase growth, quit smoking, and more!
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Cooking With Acorns

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns
Acorns are extremely nutritious and readily available in nature, making them a healthy addition to many recipes. Here’s how to prepare and cook acorns!
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Got Allergies? Best Flowers

Worst and Best Plants for People With Allergies
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