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Your DAILY Companion From the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [Wednesday, April 17, 2024]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( I am amazed at this spring, this conflagration Of green fires lit on the soil of the earth, this blaze Of growing, and sparks that puff in wild gyration, Faces of people streaming across my gaze. –D. H. Lawrence (1885–1930) [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [64 days until summer begins]( [Moon Phase Today]( [View the Moon Phase Calendar]( [When is the Next Full Moon?]( Today is the Best Day To prune to encourage growth [Plan Ahead! See the Best Days for Every Activity.]( Question of the Day Can you tell me the origin and the history of the phrase: “The best laid plans of mice and men?” – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day “What animal should you never play games with?” – [Answer]( ADVERTISEMENT [Garden Guide Special Report: Yes, You Cannabis! 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