Farmers' Almanac
Halloween
Weather-ology Special: Ghost Spots
Are “cold spots” in rooms caused by paranormal activity?
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A Halloween Heat Wave!
In late October 1965, Southern California saw 10 consecutive 100-degree days. Learn more!
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Incredible Invitations!
Make an impression with creative handmade holiday party invitations!
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Will Our Halloween Forecast Send Shivers Down Your Spine?
Find out if the weather on Halloween night will be a treat!
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Halloween is Spooky Around Here!
Editor Peter Geiger gets pumped up for his favorite day of the year.
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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.
