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According to Folklore, these are the best ways to stay alive!
Tom Longboat Could Go the Distance--Whatever It Was
Toothache Cures People Used Before Dentists
A careful look at a real map can reveal some pretty strange facts.
Victorian Etiquette Rules That Ruled Daily Life in the 19th Century
Beyond the Tortoise and the Hare: A Real Horse-and-Pig Race
What Is a Malapropism? Funny Word Mistakes That Make Us Laugh
How Vernal, Utah Shipped 15,000 Bricks Through the Post Office
Learn These Sports Terms to Up Your Game
Learn about the 14 editors of The Old Farmer’s Almanac—past and present.
One Uncle’s Unexpected Words That Have Lasted a Lifetime
An Almanac legend highlights early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Squaredom: Why the Midwest Is Geometrically Perfect and Socially “Square”
Some interesting facts about Elvis that we never knew!
The Legacy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac
Win Cash Prizes and Publication in the Next Almanac!
Discover the fascinating ways desert animals adapt to survive blazing heat, dry conditions, and scorching sand.
The Perfect Gift for Gardeners—Beginner and Expert Alike!
When the Almanac almost had to stop printing!
The young couple were definitely ahead of their time . . .
This diet from the 1950's cuts down on more than just carbs.
Get Facts, Folklore, and More with the Almanac Daily Update!
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is 225 years old this month. So maybe it’s time to reveal how we do our weather forecasting and how we do not.
