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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Friday, February 3, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 44 days until spring begins Question of the Day What is toilet water? I heard it was used in the old days as perfume. How could I make it? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why was the giant Goliath very much astonished when David hit him with a stone? – Answer When February sun shines cold, There comes a day when in the air The wings of winter Slow unfold, And show the golden summer there.  –Philip Savage (1868–99), American poet ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ Gardening Tools We Consider Indispensable: It Doesn't Take Much! What tools do you need for vegetable gardening? Though many of us at the Almanac are longtime gardeners, our modest selection of tools may surprise you. Here are what we consider to be our 10 indispensable tools—and tips for taking care of them!    READ MORE    New Year! New Calendar! 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