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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, August 25, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 28 days Question of the Day When was the very first e-mail sent? – Answer Puzzle of the Day With his (Blank), he killed three (Blank). (The two 5-letter words to fill the blanks share the same letters.) – Answer Silence again. The glorious symphony Hath need of pause and interval of peace. Some subtle signal bids all sweet sounds cease, Save hum of insects’ aimless industry. –Helen Hunt Jackson (1830–85)  ADVERTISEMENT 2021-2022 Winter Weather Forecast It’s Day 2 of the Almanac Winter Weather Quiz! Today we travel to the Rocky Mountains and the Intermountain Region. Do you think it will be snowy there? Take our Winter Weather Quiz (with answer!)—as well as learn more about our 2021 winter weather map each day!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Saving Seeds Can be Rewarding and Helpful Saving seeds can be rewarding and helpful. Decisions need to be made in advance if you are going to grow plants that you can collect seeds from. Here are the four important questions you should consider before starting the seed saving process.   LEARN MORE   How Insects Predict the Weather Can insects predict the weather? Next time you see an insect, spider, or other “creepy-crawly,” check out what it’s doing! It could let you know something about the upcoming weather. Here’s some of the more well-known weather folklore about insects and weather!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Have an old cat? Top vet says to do this. As cats get older, more problems start to arise. Here is 1 simple thing you can do every day to help. Watch Video >>   LEARN MORE   Sedum Sedum is a perennial plant with thick, succulent leaves, fleshy stems, and clusters of star-shaped flowers. Here’s how to grow sedum in your garden!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Buy 3 or more wine bottle lights and get $3 off each automatically! These wine bottle lights make dazzling decorations. They include a brushed metal wine stopper with a trail of warm LED lights to illuminate your favorite bottle after you drink it!   LEARN MORE   Best Sweet Potato Recipes Here are some delicious sweet potato recipes, including sweet potato fries, biscuits, casseroles, and desserts. Sweet potatoes are versatile, nutritious, and low in calories, making for the perfect addition to any meal.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How can I learn more about amazing weather phenomena? The 2022 Weather Calendar will expand your weather wisdom with fun facts like how to test ice safety, how a sunset turns red, and how day length affects fall foliage. Plus, discover curious events in weather history like George Washington’s Hurricane, the day that brown snow fell in New England, and more!   LEARN MORE   How to Make Homemade Shampoo (Only Two Ingredients) One day early last spring, I counted the ingredients of my shampoos. Each contained at least 20 ingredients—many of them unpronounceable—and three or four of them had suspected toxins. Two contained fragrances that made me sneeze. On that day, I decided to try an easy two-ingredient homemade...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Useful with a pleasant degree of humor since 1792! “I was amazed! Now I’m reading it from cover to cover for the second time! It is MORE than useful and has a jolly good degree of humor, which we all can use during these ridiculously uncertain times. WELL DONE, The Old Farmers Almanac!” –Barbara Anne Post   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