The Chinese Zodiac assigns an animal to represent each year on a 12-year cycle. According to this horoscope, 2018 was the Year of the Dog. For a large part of the United States, however, 2018 was represented by a different creature.
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Read More »Today is the Winter Solstice – the shortest day of the year, and the first day of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. We often get asked what insects do in winter. Does a harsh winter and heavy snowfall result in fewer bugs?
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