How Did A Woolly Bear Caterpillar Become A Weather Forecaster?
The woolly bear caterpillar has long been associated with winter weather folklore. But why? And what does he turn into come spring? Find out!
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Fata Morgana: The Strange Mirages at Sea
Learn all about “Fata Morgana,” a rare optical illusion and phenomenon that frightened sailors on the high seas.
What Does Weather Lore Say About Hurricanes?
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.
5 Fun Turkey Facts For Thanksgiving
Time to start talking turkey for Turkey Day! Here are 5 things you may not have known about these unusual birds!
What Is An Onion Snow?
Isn’t winter over? What does this kind of snow have to do with spring? Find out!
December Weather Lore: 24 Folk Sayings About Christmas and Winter
Find out what the weather this month means for the rest of the year!
Worm Moon 2026: Total Lunar Eclipse, March Full Moon Date, and Viewing Guide
Why is March’s full moon called the Full Worm Moon?
December Birth Flower: Narcissus, Paperwhite Lore, and Holly Alternative
Learn more about December’s flower, the narcissus.
The Dying of the Light:A Weather Folklore
Norse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!
Ghost Lights:A Weather Folklore
Will-o-the-wisps are spooky floating lights believed to lead unwary travelers to their doom. Learn more!
