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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Sunday, February 26, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 21 days until spring begins Question of the Day If the Sun is closest to Earth during the Northern Hemisphere’s winter and farthest from it during the summer, why is summer hotter than winter? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a blacksmith the most dissatisfied of mechanics? – Answer It is forbidden to knit on a doorstep in February, as that is known to lengthen the winter.  –Weather folklore ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ Primrose Primer: 9 Pretty Varieties for Your Garden Primroses are hearty, rugged little perennial flowers that come in a rainbow of colors! These shade-lovers bloom from early spring through summer—for color all season long. Here are 9 types of pretty primroses.    READ MORE    Easy delivery for your favorite gardening products! 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