We all know that it isn't possible for the clouds to open up and hurl household pets to the Earth. So why does the English language include this oddity? We explain.
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Articles of weather folklore, flower lore, myths, legends and more from the Farmers’ Almanac.
Become your own weather forecaster. Check out these 5 weather sayings and learn what they mean.
Read MorePerhaps you’ve heard the old proverb that warns not to plant until after the “Three Ice Men” have passed, but do you know who these mysterious Ice Men are? We explain.
Read MoreDo your joints really ache worse when cold, wet weather is on the way or is that just a myth? Find out!
Read MoreIs this saying about March true? We take a closer look at this bit of weather folklore.
Read MoreWhy you might want to skip the wings (but go for the donuts!) when you ring in the New Year ...
Read MoreRoosters crowing at night, dogs eating grass, pigs gathering straw. Can these things really predict the weather?
Read MoreHave you ever seen a ghostly ring around the Moon? We explain what it's called and what causes it.
Read MoreIf June is wet, will September be dry? Check out some of these weather lore sayings for the month of June. How many of these do you know?
Read MoreCan you forecast rain based on leaves? Our ancestors did it! See if there's any truth to the old weather lore saying.
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