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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors ADVERTISEMENT [Reader Survey]( [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Saturday, September 14, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( The greatest oaks have been little acorns. [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [8 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - castrate animals [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day We have a bread box that is lined with wood. How can I get the smell of the wood out of the box? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day Complete, I am an ill-placed zephyr; behead me, and I am floating logs; behead me again, and I am part of a ship. (What word fits the first clue? Follow the directions to form new words from it.) – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Help Us Improve: Share Your Thoughts Win! 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