Is the Old Farmers Almanac really old?
I suppose that all depends on what you call old. Robert Thomas published the first almanac in 1792. After two hundred and sixteen years and thirteen editors, the book is still being published. The publishers of The Almanac claim to be North America’s oldest continuously published periodical – I would call that old. Q: While traveling though Canada a few years back, I head the term, “cow storm” several times. What is it? A: The term supposedly started on the Arctic’s Ellesmere Island to describe a strong gale. I can only assume that the winds are so strong they cause udder destruction. Locals however say the storm can blow the horns off cows. I like my description better. Q: In the 1930s, there used to be a radio comedy show called Lum and Abner that took place in the fictitious town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas. Well, this is according to my grandfather. He also said a town in Arkansas re-named itself in honor of the show. Is this true? A: The show featured the daily events of Lum Edwards (
