Many species of trees will cup their leaves upward just before it rains. It is as if they are getting ready to catch rain drops.
The stable fly, which looks exactly like a house fly, will begin to bite before it rains. They are looking for blood meals. They prefer wet skin so it is believed they get excited when rain is approaching.
Indian folklore claims that the Thunderbird can be seen racing accross the sky before it rains. The science behind this is that birds are looking for food sources that are normally more active before a rain storm.
From the Bible to Shakespear, a red sky in the morning has long been held as a warning of foul weather to come. "Red Sky at Night, Sailor's Delight; Red Sky in Morning, Sailor's Warning" is a common saying.
What better way to assure yourself that it will rain than to hang out some laundry to dry on the clothesline? If you know of one, leave a comment below.
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Eeek! Yucky blood sucking flies!
The "red skies" are always a clue that something is up ..
Great topic. You inspire me to think up some new lists!
I love to sleep and hear the rain outside. Congrats on front page.
Way to go! Front page!
Congrats! Rain never fails if you hang the laundry. :P
Ha, I've used the tree leaves one, and hanging laundry is a sure bet too. Great list Janet.
Short and sweet. A great list!
Great list and a refreshing read! Wash the car - it is sure to rain!
What a fun read -- and I love the link between folklore and science! Congratulations on the front page!
Congrats on the front page. Yes, the laundry trick works!
They say it is false, but I just don't know. My joints talk when the rain is near.
My cats as well, they will stay near when a storm is coming. Such scaredy cats.
Congrats on the front page! Love number five ...
Enjoy the front page!
Enjoyed reading this list! My knees usually start aching just before it rains.
I look in the sky and watch the cloud color and movement. Congratulations on the front page spot.
It smells like rain, great list.
I feel it in my knees when it is going to rain.
Great tips!
Things appear closer just before a rain. It's the density of moisture. Great list. Tweet
Washing and waxing the car is a proven way to bring on the rain!
Washing and waxing the car is a proven way to bring on the rain!
I rely on smell and feel, too.
Love this list! I also like the smell that comes with approaching rain. Sort of electric.
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