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The Perfect Gift for Gardeners—Beginner and Expert Alike!
This diet from the 1950's cuts down on more than just carbs.
One Uncle’s Unexpected Words That Have Lasted a Lifetime
Win Cash Prizes and Publication in the Next Almanac!
Celebrate International Left-Handers Day on August 13!
Tom Longboat Could Go the Distance--Whatever It Was
According to Folklore, these are the best ways to stay alive!
Toothache Cures People Used Before Dentists
A careful look at a real map can reveal some pretty strange facts.
Victorian Etiquette Rules That Ruled Daily Life in the 19th Century
Beyond the Tortoise and the Hare: A Real Horse-and-Pig Race
What Is a Malapropism? Funny Word Mistakes That Make Us Laugh
How Vernal, Utah Shipped 15,000 Bricks Through the Post Office
Learn These Sports Terms to Up Your Game
Learn about the 14 editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac—past and present.
Squaredom: Why the Midwest Is Geometrically Perfect and Socially “Square”
An Almanac legend highlights early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Some interesting facts about Elvis that we never knew!
The Legacy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Discover the fascinating ways desert animals adapt to survive blazing heat, dry conditions, and scorching sand.
When the Almanac almost had to stop printing!
The young couple were definitely ahead of their time . . .
