What is a Shamrock?
The shamrock is more than a symbol of luck, it has vast religious and historical meaning to St. Patrick and his followers.

Is Your Love Written in the Stars?
A historical look at astrology. Ever wonder how astronomy and astrology are connected? Learn about how the fate of our ancestors relied on the stars.

Grizzly Bears in the White House?
Unusual presidential trivia you may not have heard. Ever wonder what goes on behind the White House walls? Check out some fun and interesting trivia about this very historical home.

Historic Blizzards
Check out these powerful storms Winter 2008 starts on December 21, but snow has already made its appearance in many places. Read on about some historical storms.

Snow in the Forecast?
Learn what the different snow terms mean. Weather forecasters use many terms when predicting snow --showers, flurries, blizzard, etc. Learn what they mean here.

5 Budget-Friendly Picks for Summer Getaways
5 top picks for fun but inexpensive summer getaways.

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.

The BEES of War
Did you know that bees were once used as weapons in many wars?

Frigid 2010 Forecast: How Cold will the Winter Weather Be?
Crazy weather on tap! Here it is! The 2010 Farmers' Almanac official long-range weather outlook.

Sauerkraut, it’s not just for hot dogs
There are several creative recipes that can be made with Sauerkraut.

The Stories Behind Food Names
What did gambling have to do with sandwiches?

Did the Calendar Manufacturers Make a Mistake?
Why does February have 29 days this year? Ever wonder "why" we have leap day every four years?

Farmers' Almanac Readers Name Apple Pie as our National Dessert
There are many symbols we use to help represent the US and what we stand for. But what about dessert? In 2001, we asked this very question.

Mexican Feasts for Cinco de Mayo
Why is the fifth of May associated with Mexico?

Armstrong and Aldrin: The Eagle Has Landed
"One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." Read first-hand accounts of this famous trip to the moon.

Top ELEVEN Most Memorable Weather Events
In 1999 we published an article on the 100 Most Memorable Weather Events over the past century. In 2001, we went further back in weather history and named the Top 10. In 2007 we added one more event to the list.

Top 5 Coldest US Cities
Based on Winter Conditions from 2007-08 Ever wonder where the coldest cities are? Here's a look at some of the coldest places in the US last winter.

Top Ten Best Outdoor Wedding Cities
Wedding season is here. More weddings happen between May and October than any other time of year. Check out where the best outdoor wedding cities are.

Rio's Roots
The Grio Action Program helps elders in Brazil to pass on traditional knowledge of music, storytelling, medicine, dance, and art to the children of Rio de Janeiro. The program helps protect the endangered historical knowledge and traditional culture

Ice Storm of 2008 - Blizzards
December 15, 2008 11:04 AM

Historical Weather Source
August 16, 2007 2:36 PM

Record Cold Temps
January 28, 2008 7:57 AM

New Website … a Beautiful Thing.
August 13, 2007 10:41 AM

Editor’s Choice - Toughest Jobs On Earth (Winter)
December 8, 2008 12:04 PM

Where’s Winter?
December 15, 2006 9:22 AM

Spiders and Winter Weather
August 17, 2007 11:54 AM

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

Value of "old" Almanacs
July 8, 2008 11:27 AM

Solar Cycle 24
September 6, 2007 9:28 AM

The Last Great Race on Earth
March 5, 2009 7:30 PM

Ten of the Worst Tornadoes
February 8, 2008 10:25 AM

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...

On The Money
Major Weather Events Accurately Predicted by the Farmers’ Almanac... Photo Courtesy of NOAA  • In 2009, the Farmers’ Almanac predicted an exceptionally cold winter and a cool, wet spring...

An Interview With Ken Burns (from the 2010 Farmers' Almanac)
For three decades, documentary filmmaker Ken Burns has been exploring the people, places, and events that comprise the fabric of America. Whether a bridge over the East River in New York, a five-year war between the states, or the transformative...

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