Old wives' tales popularized before the rise of modern technology claim that you can tell how snowy or cold the winter will be based on leaves, acorns or a neighborhood squirrel. These ...

Corn husks that are thicker and tighter than usual can mean there's a cold winter ahead. Squirrels with very bushy tails in ...

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These fables are not rooted in science but claim acorns and falling leaves indicate upcoming winter conditions. Persimmon seeds are a popular old wives' tale indicator for winter weather severity. Can ...