Measuring volcanoes, 4 ways to dry flowers, what counts as exercise?

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Tuesday, November 29, 2022]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [22 days until winter begins]( Question of the Day In Homer’s Iliad and Sophocles’ Ajax, who is identified as Ajax’s brother, and what does he do? – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What is that which when thrown out, you may always catch without hands? – [Answer]( The autumn afternoon is dying o’er The quiet western valley where I lie Beneath the maples on the river shore, Where tinted leaves, blue waters and fair sky Environ all; and far above some birds are flying by –Emily Pauline Johnson (Tekahionwake), Canadian poet (1861–1913) ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac [share with a friend](. ☜ [How to Dry Flowers: See Four Different Ways! (image)]( [How to Dry Flowers: See Four Different Ways!]( Drying and preserving with flowers—and crafting with flora—has a long history, both symbolic and practical. As we move indoors, let’s fill the big floral-void and learn about four ways to dry and preserve flowers, plus what to do with dried flowers! [READ MORE]( [Don't Miss This Sale!]( Our Best Sale of The Year ends tomorrow! You can unlock an additional 10%, 15%, or 20% off your order. Shop today and watch the savings grow! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Don t Miss This Sale! (title)]( [Volcanoes: How Volcanic Eruptions Are Measured (image)]( [Volcanoes: How Volcanic Eruptions Are Measured]( Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano erupted on Sunday after nearly 40 years of dormancy. Thankfully, it’s been a fairly docile event! How do we measure the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption? Traditionally, the Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) helps us measure volcano activity… [READ MORE]( [Bright and bold designs!]( Replace your worm-out kitchen towels with one of our colorful options from Michel Design Works! Each towel features a bright and bold floral design and even some feathered friends! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Bright and bold designs! (title)]( [Bee Active Drink: Healthy Hydration! (image)]( [Bee Active Drink: Healthy Hydration!]( Bee Active! Patty, nutritionist with Purdue University Extension, shows us how to make a healthy drink that’s good for hydration and health or sports/fitness. [READ MORE]( [The perfect gift for the gardener in your life!]( The Almanac Gift Box is the perfect gift for your favorite gardener. It features the 2023 editions of The Old Farmer’s Almanac and our Gardening Calendar, plus the Gardening for Everyone handbook, and much more! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [The perfect gift for the gardener in your life! (title)]( [What Counts As Exercise? (image)]( [What Counts As Exercise?]( Reframe how you define exercise, as it’s not just something to do in a gym. Once you get going, you’ll find exercise in surprising places! Read more about natural ways to improve your health. [READ MORE]( [Shipping now: Vermont Weather Stations!]( This handsome copper weather station has a thermometer that measures temperature in both Fahrenheit and Celsius on an easy-to-read scale. The dial measures 4in wide, which makes it perfect for mounting outside your kitchen window for easy viewing! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Shipping now: Vermont Weather Stations! (title)]( [Curried Butternut Squash With Rice (image)]( [Curried Butternut Squash With Rice]( Our Curried Butternut Squash With Rice recipe is colorful and cozy, showing off the flavor of fall’s harvest in an easy yet deeply satisfying vegetarian meal. [READ MORE]( [Amazon Alexa]( “Alexa, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” [Google Home]( “Hey Google, ask Farmer’s Almanac about today.” THE OLD FARMER SELECTED THESE PRODUCTS FOR YOU [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View product recommended for you]( [View More Products from The Old Farmer's Store]( Did a friend forward you this briefing? You can [sign up here](. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider picking up a copy of [The Old Farmer's Almanac](. Your support makes this all possible! Are you on social? Enjoy more Almanac wit & wisdom! [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( [Visit Almanac.com]( [Shop Our Store]( You received this email because you signed for updates from The Old Farmer's Almanac. If you do not wish to receive our regular e-mail newsletter in the future, please [click here to manage preferences](. *Please do not reply to this e-mail* © Yankee Publishing Inc. An Employee-Owned Company 1121 Main Street | P.O. Box 520 | Dublin, NH 03444 [Contact Us]( [View web version](