Farmers' Almanac
What the Heck?
What the Heck Is a Pomelo?
A pomelo is a citrus fruit native to several countries in Southeastern Asia. Learn more.
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What the Heck Is Sorghum?
Sorghum is a type of grass containing a cereal grain, much like wheat, oats, or barley. Learn More!
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What the Heck Is Kale?
Kale is a type of cabbage with firm, curly leaves that do not form a head. Learn more!
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What the Heck Is Quinoa?
Try it once, and you’ll be “keen” on this nutty grain-like seed.
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What the Heck Is Watercress?
Watercress is one of the oldest leaf vegetables to be harvested for food by humans. Learn all about it, and get some tasty recipes.
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What the Heck Is a Broccoflower?
Not quite broccoli, and not quite cauliflower, this unusual vegetable provides an exciting change of pace.
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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.
