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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Monday, February 13, 2023 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 34 days until spring begins Question of the Day Who was the youngest U.S. president? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is a pair of skates like an apple? – Answer Have you heard the snowdrops ringing Their bells to themselves? Smaller and whiter than the singing Of any fairy elves. –Sydney Thompson Dobell (1824–74), English poet ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac share with a friend. ☜ 10 Things We Wish We'd Known Before Starting a Garden Longer days are here. Starting a new vegetable garden from scratch? If you’re new to gardening, welcome! Here are 10 things we wish that we had known before we started a vegetable garden! Don’t make the same mistakes that we did.    WATCH VIDEO    What are Almanac Clubs? Each Almanac Club is a yearly subscription that delivers you the products you want most before they hit the shelves. 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