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Waxing Gibbous
82% of full

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Scary weather, great grilled cheese recipes, easy porch plants, and more! - April 11th, 2012

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Philosofact
The squeaky wheel doesn't always get the grease; sometimes it gets replaced.
April 11th, 2012
Ask Caleb: Does Europe Get Dangerous Storms?

Why does the United States get all the scary weather? Or does it?

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Everyone Say (Grilled) Cheese!
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Everyone Say (Grilled) Cheese!April is National Grilled Cheese Month! Sink your teeth into these gooey, grilled masterpieces!
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Easy Porch Plants! Easy Porch Plants! These vegetables are prefect for patios, balconies, and other urban gardens!
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Frankenveggies? The Debate Over GMOs Frankenveggies? The Debate Over GMOs Just what are genetically modified organisms, and how did they get on your table?
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Compelling Reasons to Eat Breakfast Compelling Reasons to Eat Breakfast Eating breakfast can keep your weight in check, give you more energy, help with concentration, and more!
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Helpful Hint
Helpful Hint Got allergies? Stay away from dairy products. They thicken mucus and make congestion worse!
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Current Moon Phase
Waning Gibbous Moon, 72% of Full Waning Gibbous
72% of Full
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Dry Fruits and Vegetables, Cut Hair to Retard Growth, Mow to Retard Growth, Castrate Farm Animals, Pick Apples and Pears, Wean, Quit Smoking, Potty Train, Perform Demolition, Wash Wooden Floors, Wash Windows, Start Diet to Lose Weight, Advertise to Sell, Buy a Car
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Gardening Tasks

April 10th - April 12th
Barren Period. Do No Planting.
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