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The bluebird knows it is April, and soars toward the Sun and sings.
–Eben Eugene Rexford (1848–1916)

Hear the sweet sound of the bluebird!

Tuesday, April 7, 2020
98th day of the year
Summer begins in 74 days

Question of the Day
Is there anything that will remove baby food stains from white-plastic-covered baby spoons? I've noticed that these spoons stain almost immediately from carrots, sweet potatoes, and such no matter how quickly I rinse them. – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
Why does a person who is poorly lose his sense of touch? – Answer

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Bluebird House Hunting

House-hunting with the Bluebird
On a sunny day in early spring, the male bluebird goes looking for the perfect nesting site. Instead of building a traditional nest, these plump little thrushes commonly find nest boxes as well as old woodpecker holes. Let’s go house-hunting with this most charismatic of thrushes.

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2020 Hurricane Forecast Out!

2020 Hurricane Season Forecast
Hurricane season 2020 officially begins on June 1. Here is this year’s extended-range hurricane forecast with the expected number of storms and predicted probability of storms making landfall. Also, find your common questions and answers about Earth’s most violent storms!

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Dandelions don’t stand a chance!

Finally, it’s fun and easy to weed with Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner! The Weed Spinner is an innovative drill-driven weed removal bit that spins out weeds and their roots in one whirling motion.The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty.

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So, What is a Supermoon?

What Is a Supermoon?
What is a supermoon? We agree that it’s a catchy word—and anything that encourages us to explore the night sky is positive—but let’s also get our facts straight. Plus, find out how many supermoons will occur in 2020—and when to see the next supermoon!

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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8

Keep youngsters busy for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and easy (and educational!) projects and activities!

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Simple Baking Tips and Recipes

COVID-19: Joy of Baking, Even Without Flour
Baking has become a popular pastime during this quarantine. It’s fun, new learning, good eating (in moderation), and stress relief. Here are some simple ways to bake, even if you have a few ingredients on hand—plus, tips on baking when you’re short on flour!

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Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook

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