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The 2012 Farmers Almanac
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Swim Your Way to Good Health!

Swim Your Way to Good Health!

Swimming is more than just a great way to cool off; it’s also one of the best forms of exercise there is. Learn more!

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Get Fit with Winter Chores and Fun

Get Fit with Winter Chores and Fun

As the cold and dark of winter sets in, it can easy to succumb to inactivity. Try these activities to stay fit over the winter.

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Exercising with Your Pet

Exercising with Your Pet

Exercising with your dog is not only good for both of you, it’s a great way to strengthen your bond.

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Cool Ways to Exercise Safely in Summer

Cool Ways to Exercise Safely in Summer

If the summer heat is tempting you to postpone your workout until autumn, think again. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you shouldn’t stay physically fit.

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Get Fit by Having Fun this Summer

Get Fit by Having Fun this Summer

Instead of trying to force yourself to endure a dull exercise routine, why not pick up a fun outdoor hobby this summer?

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7 Reasons to Rise Early

7 Reasons to Rise Early

“Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.” Have you ever wondered if there is any truth to this well-known proverb?

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Get in Shape with Spring Chores

Get in Shape with Spring Chores

With so many spring cleaning chores that need to be done, don’t look any further than your own backyard for an effective workout regimen.

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What the Heck is “Downward Dog”?

What the Heck is “Downward Dog”?

Why is the ancient discipline of Yoga so popular?

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Working Off Holiday Dinners

Chances are you’ll be taking in a few extra calories this month. From Thanksgiving to New Years Eve, a barrage of dinner engagements, cookie exchanges, and parties fill the calendar. Gift baskets and tins arrive with fudge, divinity, rich chocolates and gooey caramel candies. The calendar is full and so are you. Is there anyway… Continue Reading »

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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.

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