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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, December 4, 2022 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 17 days until winter begins Question of the Day What causes the leaves on my rubber plant to turn yellow? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What vegetables may be reduced to ashes merely by removing a part of them? – Answer Be not a baker if your head be of butter. –Proverb Today is National Cookie Day! Celebrate by trying a few of our favorite cookie recipes. ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ 10 Things Cookie Bakers Really Ought to Know Who doesn’t love cookies? Baking them is almost as much fun as eating them. Almost. The Old Farmer’s Almanac has 10 tips that all cookie bakers should know. And what better time of year to turn on that oven?    READ MORE    Give the gift of the Almanac! 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