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Squirrels Sometimes Pretend to Bury Nuts. Scientists Found Out Why.
If you’ve spent any time watching squirrels in the fall, you’ve probably seen one racing across the lawn with an…
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Every November, Americans head to the polls on a Tuesday. It’s such a familiar tradition that most of us probably…
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Today is Day 308 of 2026
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The exact minute the guns fell silent, 1918.
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Farmers’ Almanac Gardening, Weather & Seasonal Living Guide
For over two hundred years, the Farmers’ Almanac has been a trusted companion through every season of American life. First published in 1818, it has arrived faithfully, year after year, offering time-tested wisdom on weather, gardening, and living well with nature. Few publications in history can claim that kind of unbroken dedication to their readers — and fewer still have remained as relevant, as loved, and as useful with every passing generation. Check frost dates, gardening calendars, weather forecasts, moon phases, and seasonal advice.
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When Will Trees Go Bare Near You? See the Typical Timing Across the U.S.
One windy night can change the view from your window. Yesterday’s colorful canopy becomes a scattering of leaves, and branches…
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Before You Cut Back Your Garden, Leave These 7 Plants Standing for Winter
Before fall cleanup, discover seven plants to leave standing for winter—and how their seeds and stems benefit birds, bees, and your garden.
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Those Brown Leaves Still Hanging on Your Tree Have a Name—and a Purpose Worth Exploring
Walk through the woods after most of the fall leaves have dropped, and you may notice a small tree still…
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November 2026 Night Sky: A Beaver Supermoon, Shooting Stars, and Two Planets Together
November’s night sky offers a reason to step outside before Thanksgiving—and a reason to set an early alarm. The full…
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Can You Really See the Past When You Look at the Stars?
The next time you step outside and look up at the stars, consider this: You’re not seeing the universe exactly…
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Will the Sun Set Before 5 PM Where You Live? Check Your State
If you think the sun is setting ridiculously early these days, just wait until November 1. That’s when Daylight Saving…
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Fishing Calendar 2026 – Best Days & Times to Fish
Your next fishing trip shouldn’t be based on luck. Check our fishing conditions calendar and plan your fishing trip accordingly.
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November’s night sky offers a reason to step outside before Thanksgiving—and a reason to set an early alarm. The full Beaver Moon…
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Thanksgiving Weather Forecast 2026: What to Expect Across the U.S.
Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, gratitude—and for many Americans, travel. Whether you’re driving across town or flying across the country,…
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What Happened to Red Delicious Apples?
With a name like Red Delicious, you expect a good apple. But bite into one and you may find soft, mealy flesh…
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6 October Weather Sayings and What They Mean
October has a way of keeping us guessing. One afternoon feels like the last lovely day of summer; the next morning brings…
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