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They read popular almanacs, and learned and admired the intricacies of orreries—mechanical models of the celestial sphere—that they flocked to view at numerous colleges.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

There are actually two competing almanacs: the Farmers’ Almanac and the Old Farmer’s Almanac.

From Scientific American • Nov. 10, 2023

Astrology endured only in the publication of monthly or annual almanacs.

From National Geographic • Aug. 24, 2023

Farmers also once relied upon these sayings, some of which were printed in almanacs.

From New York Times • May 11, 2023

Martin’s father had needed the almanacs to plan for the full moon—the books held prayers for runaways.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead