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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Thursday, September 19, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Flowers are words which even a babe may understand. —Arthur Cleveland Coxe, American poet (1818-96) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [3 days until autumn begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - cut hay - destroy pests and weeds [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day Where do all those recycled telephone books go? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day If you a sour fruit transpose, a very sweet one ‘twill disclose. 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