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When God had made a host of them,
One little flower still lacked a stem
To hold its blossom blue;
So into it He breathed a song,
And suddenly, with petals strong
As wings, away it flew.
–John Bannister Tabb (1845–1909)

Tuesday, April 21, 2020
112th day of the year
Summer begins in 60 days

Question of the Day
Is there a 7-year locust and/or a 20-year locust, and can we expect swarms again like the kind we had as children in Kentucky? – Answer

Puzzle of the Day
Name the U.S. state!
The Mountain State. – Answer

Handy Hostas for Shade

Hostas
Hostas are hardy perennials that are especially perfect for a shady garden. Reliable and very easy to grow, hostas are long-lived—and may even outlive the gardener!

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How To Remove Dark Spots (Do This)

A common misconception that many people have are that dark skin spots are caused by the sun, when in fact they are actually signs of advanced aging. Dr. Gundry has a special at home method that you can use in her home to help reduce dark spots, age spots, and uneven skin tones. Watch The Video.

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The Lyrids are Here

Meteor Shower Calendar 2020: When Is the Next Meteor Shower?
The next meteor shower is: The Lyrids! Look out for shooting stars on April 21, April 22, and April 23. A new Moon means prime viewing conditions. See when to review the Lyrids—as well as the complete Meteor Shower Calendar for 2020.

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The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids, Volume 8

Keep youngsters entertained for hours with fun facts, fascinating stories, and educational activities!

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New! Simple Baking Recipes

10 Easy Baking Recipes With Minimal Ingredients
What better way to pass the time than to bake up a yummy treat? Here are 10 simple baking recipes. None requires a lot of ingredients. Plus, none has exotic ingredients like candied ginger or orange oil that are hard to find!

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Support Your Local Farmers Tote Bag

SAVE 23%! This sturdy cotton canvas bag features The Old Farmer’s Almanac 1792 logo on one side and the message “Support Your Local Farmers” on the other. Made in the USA.

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From the Almanac Archives

Mardon Me, Padam, But Do You Know Any Spoonerisms?
Ever meant to say one thing, but something else pops out of your mouth? Spoonerisms are sort of similar. Here’s curious story of how the word spoonerism was invented—and some fun with words.

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Bold Kitchen Aprons

There’s always something cooking at The Old Farmer’s Almanac. When it gets messy, we grab for one of these easy-care cotton aprons.

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