Amusements

Sports, games, anecdotes, and pleasantries from The Old Farmer’s Almanac: “useful with a pleasant degree of humor!”

Celebrate International Left-Handers Day on August 13!

Tom Longboat Could Go the Distance--Whatever It Was

According to Folklore, these are the best ways to stay alive!

Why did men start shaving their beards?

Quick Reference: U.S. State Nicknames Chart

A careful look at a real map can reveal some pretty strange facts.

The Story of Jackie Mitchell

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

Bank Robbery Lessons from Failed Bank Robbers

Learn About This Mysterious Appalachian Folklore

Are Certain Car Colors More Accident-Prone?

How Vernal, Utah Shipped 15,000 Bricks Through the Post Office

Find out who's feeding us across America.

Learn These Sports Terms to Up Your Game

A Spooky Story from the Archives

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”

Tried and True Tips to Whistle Louder

A strange, tragic, and true story

Discover the fascinating ways desert animals adapt to survive blazing heat, dry conditions, and scorching sand.

Believe It... Or Maybe Not

A Story from the Old Farmer's Almanac Archives

The young couple were definitely ahead of their time . . .

Do You Know The Origins These Sports Inventions?

Unbelievable but True!

Medical History Made by Accident

A Humorous Guide to Sounding Smart

How True Is the 5 Second Rule?

Old-Fashioned Headache Tips

This diet from the 1950's cuts down on more than just carbs.

Find out your pizza-topping personality.

A collection of classic, quirky, only-in-the-Almanac stories

Taller-Than-Typical Tales!