Eww, earwigs! | growing mushrooms | signs of a bad winter

Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Sunday, November 3, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( Dull November brings the blast, Then the leaves are whirling fast. —Sara Coleridge, English poet (1802-52) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Find our advice for today!]( [48 days until winter begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View our Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To: - Begin Diet to Gain Weight - Go Camping - Prune to Encourage Growth - Straighten Hair [Plan ahead! See the best days for every activity.]( Question of the Day How long can I keep leftover turkey and stuffing in my refrigerator? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day State nicknames: What state is the Keystone State? Beehive State? Wolverine State? Nutmeg State? Sooner State? – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Harvest Days Sale Starts Now! 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