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The Notorious Spotted Lanternfly: How To Slow The Spread

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You have most likely seen or heard of the notorious Spotted Lanternfly that is destroying crops and fruit trees nationwide. There are a couple of simple ways that you can help slow the spread. One way is to destroy their eggs in the fall (before they hatch in May). Learn what signs to look for

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11:11 – Good Luck And History!

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11/11 is widely recognized in the US and abroad as Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, respectively. But did you know that the time 11:11 (especially on 11/11) is believed to bring good luck? Learn all about the history, folklore, and mathematical significance of this special time and date below! The following article is inspired by

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Budget-Friendly Ways To Celebrate The Holidays This Year!

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Looking for budget-friendly ways to have family fun this holiday season? Look no further! We’ve got tons of ideas for activities that will leave you feeling merry and bright without breaking the bank! Here are 15 ways: 1) Make A Bonfire The ancient art of building a fire and sitting around it with family and

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Moon Meditations: How to Align With The Phases Of The Moon

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Hey FA Readers! Many of you are familiar with our famous Daily Planning Calendar, which suggests the best days for planting vegetables and doing household tasks for best results. Our Gardening By The Moon Calendar shows when to sow seeds (and transplant crops). We also have a Best Days Calendar that tells when to get

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Best Lakes To Fish In Texas

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Texas truly offers some of the best bass fishing in the country. Whether it’s the variety of lakes, a surplus of lunkers, or great opportunities to charter a boat, Texas offers more than you can do in a one week’s vacation. You’ll have to call the boss and tell him you’re not coming back for

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Candy Corn Contest Winner Announced!

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Winner Announced We announced the winner on Halloween through our weekly Newsletter. If you did not receive the email, please check your spam folder. Congratulations to Terri P. of Virginia who was the first to guess the correct amount: 1080 candy corns! Thank you to everyone who participated. It was just as much fun for

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How To Make Soap And Its Bizarre History!

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Centuries ago, the human race stink, stank, and stunk. The road to personal hygiene was a long one, but thank goodness we’ve arrived! Read on to learn how to make soap—as well as its bizarre history! It’s truly scent-sational. Today, soap is a $22 billion industry worldwide and 13 billion bars are sold in the

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October Birthstone: Opal – The Beautiful & Mysterious Rainbow Jewel

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October’s birthstone is the opal. This rainbow-colored jewel holds many secrets. No one knows how it is scientifically formed. Over time, it has had curious connections with luck and magic. The Aztecs believed it brought necessary destruction for new creation. Read on to discover opal’s rich folklore and history! Facts How It Is Formed Scientists

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Plowing Ahead: Check Out These Odd And Out-Of-The-Box alternative Crops

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Some farmers are content with milking cows or growing corn and soybeans. But what if you want to try your hand at producing a more unusual crop or agricultural product? We looked far and wide for the weirdest, wildest, and most-trailblazing 21st century options for the nontraditional farmhand. Here’s what we found. Can You Stand

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