Category — Farmers’ Almanac Blog
Don’t Forget to Fall Back!
Human nature or learned behavior?
It’s Palindrome Day!
How Sweet it Is!
Farmers’ Almanac Editor Peter Geiger writes about his love of Halloween.
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Cooperative Living
October is National Cooperative Month. Learn more about cooperative living.
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What Drives You Crazy?
Rainproof Costume Ideas
Check out our picks for some fun and easy costumes for rainy trick-or-treating.
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October Flower Lore
Moby Does It!
Farmers’ Almanac editor Peter Geiger, Philom., took first place in the annual Damariscotta Pumpkin Regatta. Read about his experience.
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If you notice a hole in the upper left-hand corner of your Farmers' Almanac, don't return it to the store! That hole isn't a defect; it's a part of history. Starting with the first edition of the Farmers' Almanac in 1818, readers used to nail holes into the corners to hang it up in their homes, barns, and outhouses (to provide both reading material and toilet paper). In 1910, the Almanac's publishers began pre-drilling holes in the corners to make it even easier for readers to keep all of that invaluable information (and paper) handy.