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The trees are in their autumn beauty,
The woodland paths are dry,
Under the October twilight the water
Mirrors a still sky.
–William Butler Yeats (1865–1939)

Monday, October 16, 2017
289th day of the year
Winter begins in 66 days

John Mayer (musician) was born on this day in 1977.
Ed Lauter (actor) died on this day in 2013.

Question of the Day
Where can I find the quote "Cry 'havoc!' and let loose the dogs of war"? Answer

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Remove Excess Leaves. Here's Why.

Fall Leaves: Cleaning up the Lawn, Home, and Garden
While fall cleanup may not be much fun, we choose to see the task as a trade-off for the beautiful colors of the season. In case you’re having trouble finding the motivation to clean up your yard this year, here are a few important ways that a thorough fall cleanup can benefit your yard, home, and garden.

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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Country Calendar

Scenic photographs, country musings, fun facts, humor, and advice. Plus best days to fish, plant, set eggs, harvest crops, and cut hay.

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Wake Up Early Tomorrow!

The Smiling Moon, Venus, Mars on October 17
Maybe you’ve already seen it. Low in the east, just before dawn—say at 6:15 or so—is the brightest “star” in the heavens. It’s been hovering there for months, generating UFO reports. It’s the Morning Star, Venus. Yes, really and truly, Venus is single-handedly responsible for more UFO sightings than any other object.

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Everything Halloween

When is Halloween 2017?
Halloween always falls on the 31st of October. Here’s a chart that shows on what day of the week Halloween is celebrated—plus, enjoy a brief Halloween history, recipes, crafts, poetry, folklore, and more!

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The 2018 Old Farmer’s Almanac Gardening Boxed Daily Calendar

Gardeners will be delighted with this nicely illustrated and gift-boxed page-a-day calendar!

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Warm Up With Soup

German Potato Soup

Celebrate Oktoberfest with this wonderful German Potato Soup. With vegetables, noodles, and bacon, it’s a simple and hearty meal on a cool night!

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The 2018 Old Farmer's Almanac Everyday Calendar

How much does a cloud weigh? What is an ‘okina? Where can you drink tea with chopsticks? Answers to these and dozens of other questions appear with fun facts, folklore, tips, quotes, proverbs, and puzzles in this cleverly illustrated page-a-day desk calendar.

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How Manners Have Changed

Victorian Era Etiquette and Manners
There were countless rules of social manners and etiquette during the Victorian Era, though they now may seem a bit old-fashioned.

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