Happy Halloween! Tonight's weather, deer-resistant plants

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Daily Newsletter for Wednesday, October 31, 2018

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Be silent in that solitude,
Which is not loneliness—for then
The spirits of the dead, who stood
In life before thee, are again
In death around thee, and their will
Shall overshadow thee; be still.

–Edgar Allan Poe (1809–49)
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
 304th day of the year


 
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Happy Halloween!

 Halloween 2019
Halloween always falls on the 31st of October. What is Halloween really about? How did it get started? Here’s a brief history—it may surprise you! 
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Halloween Forecast

 7-Day Weather Forecast
Short-term 7-day forecast for thousands of locations in the U.S. and Canada.
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Alpaca Fleece Socks
The cure for cold feet! Alpaca socks are soft, luxurious, and warmer than sheep’s wool. Choose from active outdoor and extreme cold styles.
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$24.95-$26.95
 
Deer-Resistant Plant List

 Deer-Resistant Plants
Oh, dear! Do you have problems with deer eating your garden plants? See our list of deer-resistant plants, flowers, and shrubs to keep the hungry herds away from your garden!
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or because of its interesting shape and color. 
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$12.95
 
Easy, Last-Minute Recipe

 Halloween Pretzel Treat

Our fellow Almanac editor makes these mini chocolate pretzels treats topped with M&Ms every holiday and we can’t wait! 
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Scented Room Sprays
Change the ambiance of a room in an instant with our lusciously fragrant room sprays!
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$9.97
 
A Strange, Tragic Story

 The Man Who Cried for Everyone
The following is an account of a strange occurrence at Peoria State Hospital in Bartonville, Illinois, by the late George Zeller, superintendent of the asylum at the time (1910).
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The 2019 Old Farmer's Almanac Weather Watcher's Calendar
For those who like to keep an eye on the sky! Dramatic images of fantastic weather phenomena. 
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$9.99