When it comes to weather forecasting publications, there are two that have been around the longest. First, is the "Original Farmer's Almanac" that has been around since 1792. The second is the "Farmers' Almanac" that has been published since 1818.

While many have their preference as to which of the books to consult (only when they do not have a computer to access wsee.tv), they both have one BIG similarity...

A hole punched in the upper, right corner! Many wonder why it is there, others may not have noticed until now. What is the hole for?

Wonder no more! The hole punched in the corner started off as something functional, then become traditional. Waaaaay back in the good old days, as Joey Stevens may attest (just kidding), the hole was punched in the corner of these publications so they could either hang from a nail or a string in the outhouse (or library depending on the amount of time spent "studying". Ever since, the tradition has been kept.

That is the "hole" truth, and nothing but the truth.

Ray Petelin,
WSEE Storm Team Meteorologist