School: Montpelier, O'Brien's Bridge (roll number 14875)

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   of houses at night time, it is a sign of rain. When crows and starling are seen mixed up together in large bunches it is a sign of rain. When curlews are heard screaming in the night time it is a sign of rain.

   

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2. Insects and Other Signs

   

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   When ants are seen creeping the roads in the evening, it is a sign of rain. When certain houses are full of smoke at night time it is a sign of frost. When there is a cap or cloud on the top of a mountain in the evening during summer it is a sign of rain in the future. When a cat is scrapping a door or the leg of a table with his front paws it is a sign of rain. When there is lumps of sut falling from the chimney it is a sign of rain. When people are yawning and feeling sleepy it is a sign of rain. 1. Sun. When the sun is very red in the evening it is a sign that the next day will be very hot. 2. Moon. When there are clouds or sort

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