Aphid control, what causes wind?, when chickens lay eggs

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[LEARN MORE]( [What Causes Wind to Blow: Wind Explained (image)]( [What Causes Wind to Blow: Wind Explained]( “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination,” said Jimmy Dean. The wind may seem like a huge mystery, similar to the chicken-or-egg question, as no one seems to know where or when the wind began blowing or where it ends. [READ MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Join the Almanac Club for only $29.99! (title)]( [Join the Almanac Club for only $29.99!]( Our Spring Blooms Sale is going on NOW! Join The Old Farmer’s Almanac Club for only $29.99 (reg. $37.97). This is the best club sale of the year, so don’t miss it! Use code BLOOM at checkout. [LEARN MORE]( [When Does a Chicken Start Laying Eggs?  (image)]( [When Does a Chicken Start Laying Eggs? ]( When does a chicken start laying eggs? 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