Birthstones are so much more than elegant stones for celebrating your birthday. They have a deep history that originates in the first century and healing properties that many people believe to this day. The following article explains how this popular tradition evolved over time. As you scroll to the bottom of this page you’ll discover

The month of November is very much known as a transition month, as fall blends into winter. Leaves have left the trees and nature prepares for cold. Did our ancestors watch for signs this month?

Before Doppler radar and other high-tech gizmos, people relied on indicators from the natural world to predict the weather. See the list!

When the city of San Diego hired Charles Hatfield to fix the devastating drought of 1915, they got more than they bargained for.

The woolly bear caterpillar has long been associated with winter weather folklore. But why? And what does he turn into come spring? Find out!

Hurricane season begins June 1st! What signs from nature did our ancestors watch to warn against weather's fiercest storm? Check out the list and watch the cows and alligators.

We all know the expression “April showers bring May flowers,” but there are many weather lore sayings associated with rain and spring that may be new to you! Have you heard any of these? Weather Lore Sayings About Rain RELATED: Spring Peepers: Why Frogs Sing March Weather Lore Sayings RELATED: Spring Weather Forecast April Sayings

Folklore says these animals are the ones to observe closely!

Our ancestors observed bird behavior to predict the weather. How many of these old sayings about feathered forecasters, plucked from folklore, do you know?

Superstitions are just silly, right? There's a good chance that you may actually believe some and practice these rituals to thwart evil. See the list.