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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 11, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 42 days Question of the Day How did the stork become associated with delivering babies? – Answer Puzzle of the Day When do 2 and 2 make more than 4? – Answer August brings the golden grain; Harvesttime is here again. –Sara Coleridge (1802–52) ADVERTISEMENT How to Tell If a Watermelon Is Ripe Every year I am faced with the same dilemma: how to tell if a watermelon is ripe. Muskmelons are easy—they will slip right off the vine at the peak of perfection. However, watermelons remain firmly attached even when they are overripe.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   When to Water Your Vegetable Garden | Watering Chart How much water do you really need? When is the best time to water your vegetables? See the Almanac’s Guide to Watering Vegetables with a very helpful chart on how much water each vegetable needs and critical times to water.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Where can I get country wit and wisdom all year long? Enjoy reflections on country life including observations on working in the fields, fireflies on the Fourth of July, and the hope that comes with a blooming spring in the 2022 Country Calendar, sure to bring a smile to your face with the simple joys of the country!   LEARN MORE   Can Animals Predict the Weather? Animal Folklore Can animals predict the weather? Do squirrels know when a storm is coming? Do cows lie down before rain? Can ladybugs predict how cold the weather will be? Observe animals and you’ll see that they, too, have their own ways of predicting the weather. Enjoy fun folklore about animal forecasters!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Taking one day at a time has never been more fun! The Old Farmer’s Almanac 2022 Everyday Calendar lets you start each day learning something new: For example, What is “eigengrau”? What food can you use to soothe the itch of a mosquito bite? The answers to these questions and many more are in the Everyday Calendar!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Jelly: 7 Easy Jelly Recipes Perhaps the prettiest sight in the kitchen is homemade jelly. There is nothing like a row of jars full of translucently colorful jelly. Learn how to make jelly at home with this beginner’s guide, including tips on water-bath canning for storage. Plus, see our basic jelly...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Your 2022 Gardening Calendar is now available! A dream of flower gardens foretells great joy. Make your dream a reality with the 2022 Gardening Calendar. Advice, folklore, and gardening secrets!   LEARN MORE   Lavender for Health and Home Lavender is more than just a pretty plant. This fragrant perennial has been revered throughout the ages for its ability to breathe a sense of clarity and calm into every cupboard, room or beauty product in which it dwells. It has long been used as a remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I easily get rid of ticks? The best tick remover is always the one that you have with you the moment you need it! This handy tick remover can be kept on your key chain and comes in a pack of 3 so you can share with family and friends. When you find a disease-spreading tick, you’ll want it out as fast as possible! That is why The Old Farmer’s Store recommends patented tick removers from the Tick Key Company.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Almanac Companion... Share with a Friend THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU View More Product from The Old Farmer's Store Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can sign up here. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of The Old Farmer's Almanac. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom!  Visit Almanac.com Shop Our Store You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please click here to manage preferences. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 Contact Us View web version