Why Washington never smiled, growing cherry trees, Martha's Great Cake recipe

Your DAILY Companion from the Almanac Editors [View in Browser]( | [Almanac.com]( | [Get a Copy]( [From The Old Farmer's Almanac]( [Wednesday, February 22, 2023]( [Who was born on this day? What happened today in history? Click to find out.]( [25 days until spring begins]( Question of the Day I need a cleaning solution for the chimney on an old oil lamp. It is very cloudy and rough, like sandpaper. – [Answer]( Puzzle of the Day What vegetables may be reduced to ashes merely by removing a part of them? – [Answer]( "Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire called conscience." –George Washington (1732–99) Today is [Ash Wednesday]( and George Washington's birthday. Astronomy Highlight: Don't miss Venus, Jupiter, and the crescent Moon as they gather close together in the western sky soon after sunset tonight! [Read more](. ☞ If you enjoy the Daily Almanac [share with a friend](. ☜ [Why George Washington Never Smiled (image)]( [Why George Washington Never Smiled]( George Washington was naturally somber in mood and temperament. It’s rare that he was seen smiling. Why? His teeth were a mess. [READ MORE]( [Be the first to get your 2023 Almanac!]( Now in its 231st year, The Old Farmer’s Almanac is STILL the best-selling annual in the United States and Canada, thanks to readers from coast to coast. You can order the 2023 edition today! [LEARN MORE]( ADVERTISEMENT [Be the first to get your 2023 Almanac! (title)]( [Cherries (image)]( [Cherries]( Cherry trees are a sight to behold in the spring, when they’re covered in white or pink blossoms. After that, they produce the delicious cherries that most people know and love. Here’s how to grow cherry trees in your own garden! [READ MORE]( [Staying organized will be a breeze!]( The 2023 Old Farmer’s Almanac Planner will keep you on track! 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