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The Last Farmer's Almanac

celticeagle @celticeagle (189874) • Boise, Idaho 4 Jan

Back when ancient societies tracked celestial events to guide them in their planting and seasonal aspects of their lives Almanacs were used. The first appeared in 1457 and by the late 15th century these publications included...

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The List Of Lists

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 24 Sep 16

My quest for other websites that pay contributers led me to some of the big list-writing / reading sites. I had modest success with The Daily Heckle until it folded earlier this year without warning or explanation. Luckily I saved...

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Did you see the Christmas full moon?

Alfredo Rossi @amadeo (111937) • United States 25 Dec 15

Christmas full moon to rise for first time this century Did you get a chance to see this.It was wonderful I saw it as I woke up in the early morning. It was so bright and just wonderful This is from the Farmer's Almanac Don't...

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Rain and marriage dates and timings

Professor2010 @Professor2010 (20156) • India 29 Jan 12

We Hindus perform marriages after ‘match making’ of the guy and girl, this is based upon their birth data. Not only that the date of marriage and timing of marriage is determined by astrologers. So the marriage dates and most...

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Auspicious time.

arlerambabu @arlerambabu (1079) • India 31 Aug 11

Some, before starting a work or project, see from the almanac ( A Hindu practice,) to check if the time is perfect or not. That’s fine. I can understand that. But for other things, the best way is to start the job on the spot....

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Deskpads and Calendars

Kylalynn @Kylalynn (1771) • South Africa 22 Dec 06

We have received quite a few deskpads and calendars this year for Christmas gifts. Most people I know have also received. I cannot use all of them. Without being ungrateful do you have any idea what I can do with them. I would not...

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Chinese Zodiac Animal

culrun @culrun (315) • Singapore 4 Oct 06

There are 12 Zodiac Animals in the Chinese Almanac and the chinese believe that they reflect our character. What Zodiac is yours? I am...

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