Amusements

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

Tom Longboat Could Go the Distance--Whatever It Was

Why did men start shaving their beards?

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

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

Are Certain Car Colors More Accident-Prone?

Learn About This Mysterious Appalachian Folklore

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

An Almanac legend highlights early editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac

One Uncle’s Unexpected Words That Have Lasted a Lifetime

Squaredom: Why the Midwest Is Geometrically Perfect and Socially “Square”

Tried and True Tips to Whistle Louder

A strange, tragic, and true story

Celebrate International Left-Handers Day on August 13!

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 . . .

Medical History Made by Accident

Do You Know The Origins These Sports Inventions?

Unbelievable but True!

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!