An almanac entry is a collection of FACTS, maxims, FACTS, adages, stats, tides, and years. A FACT is a piece of information that can be verified, while a MAXIM is an expression of a general truth or principle. An ADAGE is a proverb or saying that conveys a common truth, and a STAT is a numerical figure that provides information about a particular subject. Tides refer to the rise and fall of the sea level, and a year is a unit of time that is measured in days, months, and seasons. All of these elements are commonly found in an almanac entry.