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Ask Caleb: The Sunny Side of the Street
Why would rain fall on one side of a street and not the other? Find out!
Read More »Today is St. Swithin’s Day
According to folklore, if it rains today, it will rain for 40 days. Here’s hoping those of you who need rain get some!
Read More »Is there such thing as perfect weather?
This week has been a real soaker in the eastern portion of the country. Many of us have not seen the sun in almost a week, and when it’s not raining, the sky is grey. Yet on our Facebook page there are people asking us to send our rain to Texas, where they are experiencing… Continue Reading »
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Can it Really Rain Cats and Dogs?
We all know that it isn’t possible for the clouds to open up and hurl household pets to the Earth. So why does the English language include this oddity?
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Test Your Weather Lore Knowledge!
Are you an expert at predicting the weather? Take this quick quiz about traditional weather lore and find out if you have what it takes to prognosticate!
Read More »Summer to be a Scorcher, Warns Farmers’ Almanac
FARMERS’ ALMANAC PRESS RELEASE DATE: May 24, 2010 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor 207-755-2246 • pgeiger@farmersalmanac.com Sandi Duncan, Philom., Managing Editor, 207-755-2349 • sduncan@farmersalmanac.com Summer to be a Scorcher, Warns Farmers’ Almanac® LEWISTON, Maine – Those who complained about last year’s cool, soggy weather may enjoy the scorching heat the Farmers’ Almanac… Continue Reading »
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Can Aches and Pains Predict the Rain?
Do grandma’s arthritic knees really ache worse when cold, wet weather is on the way? Find out!
Read More »Why is it raining cats and dogs?!
While I sit here in NJ complaining about “boring weather,” I’m sure people on the West Coast are hoping for some “boring conditions.”
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What is a Nor’easter?
You’ve probably heard of the term, but how much do you know about these storms?
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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.