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What’s The Difference Between A Thanksgiving Cactus And A Christmas Cactus?
These holiday succulents may look similar but they’re two very distinct plants. Here’s how to tell them apart.
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Are People Really Afraid Of The Weather?
Sometimes the weather outside really IS frightful! Which events spook people the most? See the list of weather phobias… if you dare!
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The Orionid Meteor Shower Is Coming!
Love shooting stars? Get ready for the annual Orionid meteor shower, which is caused by debris from the most famous of all comets, Halley’s Comet. Will 2019 be a good year for viewing?
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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake
A touch of fall flavor coupled with the decadence of cheesecake—a perfect dessert for Pumpkin Cheesecake Day!
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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.
