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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, July 10, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( This afternoon sways like an elephant, wears His smooth grey hide, displays his somnolent grace, Weighing The majesty of his ponderous pace against The slyness twinkling in an innocent eye. –Babette Deutsch (1895–1982) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [74 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - harvest aboveground crops - have dental care - pick fruit [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Late summer always brings black spot to my roses. Any suggestions? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day My first is a color; my second is an agreeable exercise; my third is an article of clothing; my whole is a celebrated character.(What is the phrase? 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Purslane: Health Benefits and Recipes (image)]( [More Than a Weed! Purslane: Health Benefits and Recipes]( If you have weeds in your garden, you’re probably growing purslane. Purslane is not only edible but also very nutritious–it’s even grown as a crop. Discover purslane’s surprising health benefits and how to cook purslane. [READ MORE]( ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac, [share with a friend]( ☜ [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [Shop The Old Farmer's Store]( [SMSbanner_blue]( [Get The Old Farmer’s Almanac Daily Update for Amazon Echo]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” Did a friend forward you the Almanac Daily? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer’s Almanac](. Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! 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