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Is Your Sign Wrong?
Does the Earth’s “wobble” mean your zodiac sign has changed?
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Recipes to Ring in the New Year
New Year’s Day is filled with traditions, customs, and beliefs. Some believe that if you eat the right kind of food on the first day of the New Year, you’ll be granted good luck. Find out more and get a few recipes.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Sagittarius
Sagittarius is the ninth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “the archer.” Learn more!
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Unusual Uranus
Uranus may not be as big as Jupiter or as impressively arrayed as Saturn, but look a little closer and you’ll find that there’s more to “Bullseye Planet” than meets the eye.
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Herbal Folklore for a Less Haunted Halloween
A fun look at some of the more spooky lore surrounding popular herbs.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Leo
Leo is the fifth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “lion.” Learn more!
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Cancer
Cancer is the fourth constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “crab.” Learn more!
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Gemini
Gemini is the third constellation of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for “twins.” Learn more!
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Who are the Three Ice Men?
Perhaps you’ve heard the old proverb that warns not to plant until after the “Three Ice Men” have passed, but do you know who these mysterious Ice Men are?
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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.