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King Cepheus, the Promise Breaker
Learn about the facts and folklore surrounding the constellation Cepheus.
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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to February 2012
Find out what’s going on in the night sky over the next month!
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Are You a Star? Take Our Astronomy Quiz?
How much do you know about our universe? Find out!
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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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Looking Up: A Stargazer’s Guide to January 2012
A quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of January.
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Looking Up: A Skywatcher’s Guide to December 2011
A quick look at what’s going on in the sky during the month of December.
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Zodiac Zone: Meet Aquarius
Aquarius is the eleventh constellation of the zodiac. Its name is the Latin word meaning “water bearer.” Learn more!
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Hydra: The Great Serpent
Though not the most well known constellation in the night sky, Hydra, the sea serpent, is the longest of the 88 officially recognized modern constellations.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Jupiter …
… but didn’t know to ask. Fascinating facts about our solar system’s largest planet.
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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.
