Do Tornadoes Travel Counter Clockwise?
10 facts about tornadoes that you should know.

Little Known Pumpkin Facts
What do pumpkins have to do with freckles and snakebites? What state grows the most pumpkins annually?

PhilosoFacts
Don't be afraid to go out on a limb. That's where the fruit is.

Income Tax Facts for the Weary
Discover some unusual facts about April 15--including why the government used Donald Duck to make this day less taxing.

Amazing Hummingbird Facts
Did you know a hummingbird's heart beats 500 times a minute? Or that it can fly backwards? Learn more about these tiny birds.

Fun Animal Facts
Are there more chickens than people in the world? Find out

Oh My! Shoefly Pie
How did these pies get their name? The most logical explanation seems to be that the sweet ingredients attracted flies when the pies were cooling. The cooks had to "shoo" the flies away, hence the name shoofly pie.

How Much Do You Know About Hurricanes?
First appearing in the 2006 Farmers' Almanac They may be more deadly than you think. Here are some hurricane facts.

Healthy Honey
Honey can help prevent allergies and even give you a slow, steady release of energy.

What Is Snow?
For some areas, it’s time to break out the snow shovel. Here are a few facts to think about when you clear the driveway.

Fog Facts
Where is the foggiest area in the U.S.? When is fog most likely to occur? You'll find all the answers in this article, plus feel free to watch the Weather Wisdoms video on fog.

Zap Those Cold Symptoms
With These Zinc-Filled Foods Zap those cold symptoms with some Zinc-filled foods. Find out how and why.

Social Security: Myth and Fact
With the future of Social Security uncertain, it's important to know the facts.

Rice Rocks
Rice, a staple food for more than half of the earth's population, is an amazing grain.

IRA Facts
When choosing an investment plan for retirement, the Roth IRA is a popular plan.

Exploring Different Varieties of Honey
Here are some facts about honey that may delight you.

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato, Four: The Story of America's Favorite Vegetable
Americans love potatoes, whether it's fried, baked or mashed. They have become one of America's favorite vegetables. In this article, we will get to the roots of the potato, where it came from, and how it made its way onto our plates, and into our hearts.

Fixed Annuity Facts
The fixed-rate annuity is very similar to a bank CD, but typically pays a higher minimum interest rate and offer greater security.

How Does Ice Make Drinks Cold?
When you touch ice it's cold. Add it to a drink and the drink gets cold. But how does this frozen water make things cold?

Who Invented Peanut Butter?
March is peanut month! Check out some interesting facts about the inventor of one of the most popular peanut products around - peanut butter!

Care to Sit on my Waffle?
Facts behing the naming of waffles. Ever wonder why a waffle is called a "waffle?"

May is Great for Mercury Watching
Are you ready for some night sky fun? Be sure to find out what’s happening and how you may be able to easily recognize this planet in the night sky.

When is Lightning a Danger?
Keep safe this summer. Get these important safety facts about thunderstorms.

The Summer Solstice: Facts and Folklore
The longest day of the year...at least for half of us.

Test Your Food Trivia
Strange but true food facts. See how many you know.

Test Your Patriotic Knowledge
Fourth of July Fun See how much you really know about some patriotic symbols.

Farmers' Almanac Facts: Morning Dew
Sandi Duncan of The Farmers' Almanac shares a little-known weather proverb in this installment of Farmers' Almanac Facts.

Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight: Weather
Can the color of the sky really forecast changes in the weather? Pete Geiger explains in this episode of Farmers' Almanac Facts.

Groundhog Day - Punxsutawney
Tim Beggy goes behind-the-scenes at Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney and discovers both facts and folkore, along with a fantastic celebration in this sleepy corner of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Weather Wisdom: Lightning
Learn the facts behind lightning folklore with Weather Wisdom!

Garden-opoly
Each player buys garden favorites, collects Clay Pots and trades them in for Greenhouses. Sounds easy enough - but add aphid infestation, water bills and a dandelion outbreak and it becomes a little more difficult... and a lot more...

Tree - DK Eyewitness VHS
The Tree DK Eyewitness video roots out the most amazing facts about these silent sentinels of our hectic planet. Although they stand vulnerable to every attack from forest fire to fungus, they remain invincible. Whether tiny bonsai or...

2008 Farmers' Almanac Nature's Expressions Calendar
Celebrate the beauty of nature, learn important facts from the Farmers' Almanac, and stay on-time for all of your appointments with our new Farmers' Almanac Nature's Expressions Calendar! 12 full-color reprints of original watercolors painted by Sandy Simard-Nyberg.

The Wave Tide Clock
TIDESTides are due to the gravitational pull of the sun & primarily the moon on the Earth's surface. Most areas of the world have diurnal tides, a high tide every 12 hours 51 minutes.For more facts about the weather,...

Horse-opoly
HORSE-OPOLY is a game that actually encourages horseplay! It has all the action of a traditional property trading game... with some galloping good fun! Buy your favorite horses, then collect Bales of Straw and trade them in for Barns....

Fishin'-opoly
The Game That Will REEL You In,Hook, Line And Sinker!Gone Fishin' – when grouped together, two of the most beautiful words in the English language. Whether you're a guy who takes the bass boat out for the weekend, or somebody...

From Maple Tree to Maple Syrup Facts
March 13, 2006 9:35 AM

Growing Shamrocks for St. Patrick's Day
March 13, 2006 1:44 PM

Strawberry Stats
March 31, 2006 8:34 AM

Best Ways to Celebrate Memorial Day Indoors (in case it rains)
May 19, 2008 8:17 AM

From the Producer: Season 2 of Farmers' Almanac TV
January 12, 2007 11:01 AM

Pumpkins
Little-known facts, tasty recipes, decorating videos and more celebrating this popular seasonal icon

For The Press
Common Press Questions and AnswersFind answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the Farmers' Almanac and Farmers' Almanac TV.Fact SheetGet some quick facts, such as Almanac readership and television viewership information.Interview RequestsGet contact information for the editor...

Podcasts and RSS Feeds
Farmers Almanac TV Weather Podcast From weather proverbs to historic weather events, Farmers' Almanac TV presents the facts behind the folklore! Farmers Almanac TV Video RSS Feed We travel the continent to bring you stories...

Dates and Times of Full Moons in 2007 and 2008
Here are the dates, names, and times (EDT) of full moons in 2007 and 2008 from the Farmers' Almanac. Have you ever wondered why full Moons were given these names? Click here and get the fascinating facts! Remember, 2008 Farmers'...

Peter Geiger, Philom., Editor of the Farmers' Almanac
If Peter Geiger hadn’t become the seventh editor of the world-famous Farmers’ Almanac, he would have wanted to write a syndicated column offering handy, time saving household hints. Luckily for famous hint maven Heloise, Peter’s fate was sealed from an...

Farmers' Almanac Weather Outlook for Hawaii
Farmers Almanac Weather Summary for HawaiiDue to Hawaii's fairly constant weather patterns, the Farmers' Almanac provides an overall climatological summary for Hawaii. This summary should give you a good idea of what type of weather to expect if you are...

Common Press Questions and Answers
What is the Farmers’ Almanac? Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac is North America’s most timeless, trusted, and treasured source for long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The...

Farmers' Almanac History
Founded in 1818, the Farmers’ Almanac’s timeless appeal has spanned three centuries, offering readers a trademark blend of long-range weather predictions, humor, fun facts, and valuable advice on gardening, cooking, fishing, conservation, and much more. The Farmers’...