Daily Factoids

Berry Bribe

In spring, some Bavarians traditionally tie baskets of wild straberries to the horns of their cattle. This offering is to encourage straberry-loving elves to help the cows have healthy caves and an abundance of milk.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Thu 30 May 2013

Did You Know That...

• Southernmost Canada is south of northernmost Pennsylvania?
• Atlanta, Georgia, is closer to Detroit, Michigan, than to Miami, Florida?
• Virtually all of South America is east of Savannah, Georgia?

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Fri 31 May 2013

Buzz Off!

To deter flies from buzzing around your doorway, plant mint near the entrance.

- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Sat/Sun 1/3 June 2013