Farmers' Almanac
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June’s Full Strawberry Moon
Learn how the name for June’s Full Moon originated in this month’s installment of Full Moon Names from Farmers’ Almanac.
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Video: March’s Full Worm Moon
Why is March’s full Moon named for worms? The Farmers’ Almanac explains the origins of the name “Worm Moon,” and explores some other common monikers for this month’s Full Moon.
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Birthstones: History and Lore
Sure, it looks elegant in a ring, necklace, or earrings, but did you know your birthstone actually has a history? Learn more!
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Should You Sing to Your Garden?
Does singing to plants really make them grow better? Find out!
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Can Bunnies Predict the Weather?
We all know about Punxsutawney Phil, but is Peter Cottontail a prognosticator, too?
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Weather-ology: The Winter Wolf
To the ancient Romans, winter was a real beast! Learn more!
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Weather-ology: The Children of Wind and Rain
Maori legends say snow was born from the marriage of the rain and the wind. Learn more!
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Andromeda: The Chained Princess
Meet Andromeda, an unlucky princess punished for her mother’s vanity. Learn more!
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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.
