Poor Richard's Almanac was a yearly almanac published by Benjamin Franklin under the pseudonym "Richard Saunders". It included weather forecasts, household hints, puzzles, and other amusements.
Think of Poor Richard's Almanac as an old-school version of a lifestyle blog. Just like how blogs today offer tips on various topics from cooking to DIY projects along with entertainment content; similarly this almanac offered practical advice, weather predictions and fun puzzles for its readers.
Benjamin Franklin: One of the Founding Fathers known for his contributions in science & politics. He played major role in drafting U.S constitution & Declaration of Independence.
Almanacs: Annual publications including information like weather forecasts, farmers' planting dates, tide tables etc., often used before advent of modern technology.
Pseudonyms: A fictitious name used by an author to conceal his or her identity; pen name.
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