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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. Winter begins in 49 days Question of the Day I am searching for information on droughts -- specifically, folklore about breaking them. Do you have any such information? – Answer Puzzle of the Day (Blank) ventured (Blank) gained. (What's the saying? Fill in the blanks!) – Answer Let's go our old way by the stream, and kick the leaves as we always did, to make the rhythm of breaking waves. This day draws no breath – shows no colour anywhere except for the leaves –in their death brilliant as never before. –Frances Bellerby (1899–1975) ADVERTISEMENT THE OLD FARMER'S GUIDE TO HOLIDAY GIFTS Why Do We Vote on a Tuesday? Ever wondered why Americans vote on a Tuesday? The practice goes back to a time when Tuesday was the most convenient day and thought to encourage the highest turnout! Read on …    READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT 3 Warning Signs Your Dog Is Giving You If you have noticed your dog having lower energy, redness inside the ears, bad breath, or their poop smells very bad then these could be warning signs of something serious.   Click here to find out right more…   LEARN MORE   Monthly Horoscope for November 2021 Here’s your Horoscope for November 2021. Planet Mercury has ended its retrograde period and is moving forward nicely now. See horoscopes for every sign of the Zodiac to see what the planets have to say about health, love, success, and different facets of your life in the...   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Light up your winter with beautiful oversized matchboxes! You’ve got beautiful candles out: Now how to light them? Treat yourself to delightful matchboxes from The Old Farmer’s Store! Each box contains approximately 50 wooden matches with color-coordinated tips.   LEARN MORE   Night Sky for November 2021 Welcome to the Sky Watch for November 2021. The dark skies of November bring some excellent planet watching, a nearly total lunar eclipse, and the end to Daylight Saving time. Learn more—and discover wonders of the night sky from Almanac astronomer Bob Berman.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Happy Holidays Dish Towel Features an embroidered design. Made of cotton and measure 18 by 28 inches. Supplies are limited.   LEARN MORE   Gardening Tips & Tasks What to do in the garden this month? Check our regional to-do list just for you!  For all 12 months of the year, we’ve put together suggestions and gardening tips specifically for your region of the country.   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Spruce Foaming Hand Soap This luxurious and fragrant soap contains shea butter and aloe vera for gentle cleansing and moisturizing. The scent is true spruce with slight undertones of fruit and spice. Comes in an attractive, large bottle.    LEARN MORE   11 Days of November Happy November! In honor of the 11th month of the year, we take a look at 11 favorite facts, folklore sayings, proverbs, and puzzles from the pages of The Old Farmer’s Almanac Everyday Calendar!   READ MORE   ADVERTISEMENT Alpaca Fleece SuperWarm Extreme Socks The cure for cold feet! These special socks are routinely worn in the Arctic Circle, Antarctica, and for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race! Available in 3 colors while supplies last.   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