| In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place, and in the sky,
The larks, still bravely singing, fly,
Scarce heard amid the guns below. –John McCrae (1872–1918) |
Monday, May 28, 2018
148th day of the year
Summer begins in 24 days
Christa Miller (actress) was born on this day in 1964.
Maya Angelou (poet) died on this day in 2014.
Question of the Day
What is the relationship between humidity and the dew point? Answer
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Meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day 2018
What is the meaning of Memorial Day, and how is this different from Veterans Day? Find Memorial Day history—plus, facts about poppies, poetry, and picnic recipes! |
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Wine Bottle Lights
Create a little warm ambient lighting from an empty wine bottle! Choose a bottle from a special celebration or your favorite winery or because of its interesting shape and color. Buy 2 or more and get 40% off! No coupon needed. |
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This Year's UFO?
20 Cool Things about Venus, the Evening Star
The night’s brightest object is the Moon, of course. But the second-brightest? Surprisingly, most people don’t know. That’s why a dazzling apparition can now dominate the western sky, shining a hundred times more brightly than the brightest stars, and yet travel incognito. It’s Venus, the Evening Star, and she’s in her glory from now through August. |
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Vern Ader’s Weed Spinner
Dandelions don’t stand a chance! Remove weeds and their roots in one whirling motion. The action is fast and the result is very satisfying! What’s more, there’s no kneeling, bending, or getting your hands dirty. |
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Growing Nasturtiums
Nasturtium
Nasturtium is an easy-to-grow annual whose leaves and flowers are edible. Here’s how to grow your own nasturtiums! |
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Love You a Bushel and a Peck Coffee Mugs
Large, double-sided, dishwasher-safe mugs. Choose from different fun designs! Handles work equally well for both left- and right-handed people. Each mug includes a generously-sized hole that allows coffee to pour out when the mug is tilted. |
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10 Great Sandwiches
10 Great Sandwich Recipes
You can make lunchtime a special occasion with these 10 flavorful sandwich recipes. Featuring a variety of ingredients, these convenient meals are true taste bud tempters! |
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The Almanac Garden Hod
Harvest and wash fruit and vegetables easily. Plus, enjoy hundreds of other uses! Each hod has the Almanac Sun logo burned into one side with a fire-heated branding iron. |
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Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Our easy Strawberry Lemonade is loaded with fresh ripe strawberries and zesty tart lemon! |
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