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
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Hurricane Names for the 2021 Hurricane Season
Names of Hurricanes

Hurricane Names for the 2021 Hurricane Season
Here are the 2021 hurricane names for both the Altantic Basin and the Eastern North-Pacific. Is your name or the name of a loved one listed this year? Find out. Plus, learn how hurricanes are named and see the interesting history behind naming storms.
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How to Prepare and Cook Acorns
Cooking With Acorns

How to Prepare and Cook Acorns
Have you ever wondered if the squirrels might be onto something? In fact, they are! 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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Worst and Best Plants for People With Allergies
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