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Fun Facts About Candy Corn
Love it or hate it, candy corn is everywhere this time of year. But how did it come to be associated with Halloween? Find out!
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The Words Of Wisdom On Sundials
The world’s oldest clocks not only tell time with the passing of the Sun, but they also tell a tale about the maker or owner. Learn some of the common themes etched in them.
Read some famous sundial mottos »
Are People Really Afraid Of The Weather?
Sometimes the weather outside really IS frightful! Which events spook people the most? See the list… if you dare!
See the list of weather phobias »
6 Ways You Can Make Halloween Safer For Your Pet
Halloween can be a fun time for the family, but truly scary for pets. Read these helpful tips to ensure your pets are safe and secure during this celebration.
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Storing Vegetables For Winter
Tips to preserve your harvest for homegrown food year-round!
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20 Signs of a Hard Winter
Before there were weather apps for your smartphone, people looked to the signs from nature to prepare for what’s to come. What are you seeing in your back yard?
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Gardening by the Moon
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Long Range Weather Forecast
October 20th - October 23rd
- Northeast & New England
Severe thunderstorms move in followed by clearing and unseasonably cold conditions; widespread frosts.
- Great Lakes, Ohio Valley & Midwest
Severe thunderstorms again roll through Indiana/Ohio, followed by clearing and unseasonably cold conditions with a widespread frost.
- Southeast U.S.
Scattered showers followed by clearing and unseasonably cold conditions with an early frost for some localities.
- North Central U.S.
Clearing skies/colder.
- South Central U.S.
Rain/thunderstorms for Texas and points east, followed by clearing/colder weather.
- Northwest U.S.
Clearing skies and turning colder.
- Southwest U.S.
Clearing skies and colder.
- Newfoundland, Labrador
Fair/milder weather.
- Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec
Severe thunderstorms move in from the west, followed by clearing and unseasonably cold conditions with a widespread frost.
- Ontario
Severe thunderstorms roll through central and eastern Ontario area, followed by clearing and unseasonably cold conditions with widespread frost.
- Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Clearing skies and colder.
- British Columbia
Clearing skies and turning colder.
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 1919, 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.
