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Can Cows Predict Rain? Ranchers Say Yes
Can Cows Predict Rain? Ranchers Say Yes
Can Cows Predict Rain? Ranchers Say Yes
For decades, ranchers have sworn by the saying, "When cows lie down, rain is coming." While some see it as folklore, others believe it’s grounded in observation. But is there science behind the belief that cows can predict rain?
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
When Dynamite Was Used to Summon Rain in Texas
In 1891, Robert St. George Dyrenforth attempted to make it rain in West Texas by detonating explosives in the sky. Though his efforts were unsuccessful, they highlight the innovative—and sometimes eccentric—approaches to weather modification in the face of drought.