Myths about cold, bloom indoors, candle tips!

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View in Browser | Almanac.com | Get a Copy Thursday, December 9, 2021 Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out. 12 days until winter begins Question of the Day In what year did Charles Dickens write A Christmas Carol? – Answer Puzzle of the Day Why is it that a man cannot own a cane that is too short? – Answer Sun comes, moon comes, Time slips away. Sun sets, moon sets, Love, fix a day. –Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809–92) ADVERTISEMENT 10 Myths About the Cold Weather Can cold weather give you a cold? Do you lose most of your body heat through your head? Is a cup of hot coffee the best way to warm up? We answer these questions and bust common cold weather myths!    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT There Is One Protein That Can Restart Your "Fat Burner", And No, It's Not Red Meat Most Americans struggle with weight gain, junk food cravings, and even belly bloat. The blame is commonly pointed towards a bad metabolism, poor genetics, and even old age. A new breakthrough discovery shows that the real culprit is linked to one extremely common protein.   LEARN MORE   Forcing Bulbs Indoors for Winter Blooms For those who can never get enough of tulips, daffodils, and spring bulbs, try potting them up to force into cheerful bloom this winter in the house. See our tips on how to force bulbs and a timetable for when to pot up different types of bulbs.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Get ready for cozy cold weather with your 2022 Weather Calendar! The 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.   LEARN MORE   Household Uses for Candles and Candle Wax If you burn candles in your home—especially around the holidays—keep in mind these household candle tips and everyday uses for candle wax.    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT Fun activities to keep kids entertained for hours! Headed out on a road trip? Need to hop on a work call? Just passing time on a rainy day at home?   LEARN MORE   Seasonal Crafts: Make a Holiday Candle Decoration Transform a soda can into a holiday candle decoration. Here’s how:    READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT The Almanac's 2022 Everyday Calendar is perfect for your home office! Enjoyed by folks for more than 25 years, this full-color, page-per-day box calendar features fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, puzzles, and more!   LEARN MORE   4 Festive Fruitcake Recipes It is the hour of the fruitcake! While there are some truly terrible fruitcakes, you need to try this holiday classic at its best. We have gathered four delicious fruitcake recipes that are sure to change your ideas about this iconic Christmas cake.     READ MORE    ADVERTISEMENT “New, useful, and entertaining matter” for 2022 in your trusted Almanac! The Old Farmer’s Almanac is the original, and longest running, guide to daily living. You can count on your new edition to deliver a comprehensive and trustworthy guide to 2022.   LEARN MORE   If you enjoy the Weekly Almanac... Share with a Friend 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