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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Autumn begins in 14 days Question of the Day Why isn't there always a strong wind, since Earth is constantly spinning? – Answer Puzzle of the Day What goes up the hill, down the hill, and yet stands still? – Answer In the dreamy silence Of the afternoon, a Cloth of gold is woven Over wood and prairie. –Alexander Posey (1873–1908) ADVERTISEMENT Chicken Behaviors: Dust Bathing, Mating, Preening, and More Ever hear of the “chicken dance” and “pecking order”? Chickens are unique animals, especially when it comes to behavioral patterns. The different sounds and nonverbal cues they exhibit can be baffling to chicken keepers. Learn why chickens do what they do—when it comes to dust bathing, mating,...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT How To: Get Rid Of Deep Fat From Your Belly Millions of Americans suffer from deep fat. Researchers have now found out the reason why. It turns out there is a master switch that controls when the cells turn into energy and when they turn into fat. Learn how to flip the master switch right now.   LEARN MORE   Spinach Spinach, a super–cold-hardy leafy green, is a popular crop that can be planted in very early spring, as well as in fall and even winter in some areas.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT "Live like someone left the gate open" with these fun socks for 50% off! These colorfully printed socks - now on clearance! - will brighten your days with dancing cows making the most of life outside the gates!    LEARN MORE   September is National Honey Month! This month is sweet! September is National Honey Month; read on for honey facts worth buzzing about…plus an easy recipe!   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   Vermicomposting Have you abandoned your compost pile because you’re tired of trudging outside to dump your kitchen scraps onto a frozen pile? Do you feel guilty about adding biodegradable waste to the tons of trash already at the transfer station? How about using worms to turn your kitchen scraps...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Enchanting lunar photos and folklore! Spend a year with the Moon! “Photos ARE gorgeous! Love knowing the name and background of each Full Moon. And every month includes the ‘Best Days To’ plus a full table of ‘Best Days’ in the back of the calendar. Exactly as described - glad I purchased.” -Tracey Uhthoff   LEARN MORE   Sweet Refrigerator Pickles A good way to use excess cucumbers without heating up the kitchen.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Features wide open spaces and comforting places! Often the most beautiful parts of life are also the simplest, and the 2022 Country Calendar proves that point. Enjoy simple country living with the gorgeous photographs in the Country Calendar, shipping now!   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