The wizard of Menlo Park, whose ideas helped shape the modern world 💡 1. The Practical Incandescent Light Bulb (1879) Arguably Edison’s most famous invention, the incandescent light bulb brought safe, durable artificial light to homes and businesses. Though others experimented with electric lighting before him, Edison’s version was the first that could be mass-produced

For as long as people have existed, waking up with the sun wasn’t a trendy productivity hack or a lifestyle decision. It was simply the way life worked. Before alarm clocks beeped on nightstands or screens lit up our rooms, mornings arrived slowly and quietly, with no sense of hurry. People would notice dew on

Boston, Massachusetts | Third Monday in AprilBy Caleb Weatherbee, Farmers’ Almanac Each spring, New England welcomes one of its most celebrated traditions: Patriots’ Day and the Boston Marathon. As runners take to the historic course from Hopkinton to Boston and spectators line the streets, all eyes turn not only to the race—but to the skies

There was a time when people didn’t need to check the forecast to know a change was coming. You could feel it in the air. Mornings smelled different. Evenings went quiet earlier. The sky had a look that told you something was on the way. Most people learned those signs without realizing it. From watching

By Farmers’ Almanac Contributor There are certain mornings when you step outside and feel it immediately. Not cold exactly. Not warm either. Just… different. The air carries a weight to it. The wind pauses like it’s listening. Birds act strangely. Even the trees seem to hold their breath. And before long, someone—usually the oldest person

If you’ve ever noticed the Moon looking especially sharp and detailed on certain nights, there’s a scientific reason behind it. The secret lies in something called the Moon’s terminator — the line that separates lunar day from lunar night. This shadow line is one of the best features for moon-watching and helps reveal craters, mountains,

From the 1996 Farmers’ Almanac – By, Anne M. Johnson The natives of the Caribbean were one of the first people to revere hurricanes, known to them as the harbinger of huracan, the evil spirit. They feared them the most between June and November, when the sky was brilliant blue, framed by high cirrus clouds

As the chill of winter begins to loosen its grip and we edge closer to the promise of spring, one of the most welcome changes is the gradual lengthening of our days. February, that quirky month with its extra day every leap year (and 2024 was one, folks!), marks a turning point where the sun

Dates on products aren’t as important as you might think. By law, only infant formula and certain baby foods are required to have dates stamped on them. Most foods are still safe after the “expiration date” has come and gone. However, the taste may be affected. Before you toss out good food based on expiration

Test Your Wildlife Knowledge Think you know the wild? Let’s find out. We stumbled across this classic wildlife true-or-false quiz from an 2000 Farmers’ Almanac, and it’s the perfect reminder that nature is way weirder (and cooler) than most of us remember. Some of these sound obvious… until they’re not. TRUE OR FALSE? *SEE PAGE