Wild Weather Dan, fellow AGU member, and meteorologist extraordinaire, rightly scoffs at a CBS News piece about the Old Farmers Almanac. Being in the middle of reading a biography of Benjamin Franklin, originator of said Old Farmers Almanac, I am entirely sure Dr Franklin would be thoroughly embarrassed at the opinions and pronouncements of said Almanac in this regard. Being a major scientist of his day, he would be right there with the meteorologists and climate scientists. Remember, in his day, preachers railed against installation of his lightning rods, because presuming to model how the realm of the Divine worked was just blasphemy.
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Sophia Bennett is an art historian and freelance writer with a passion for exploring the intersections between nature, symbolism, and artistic expression. With a background in Renaissance and modern art, Sophia enjoys uncovering the hidden meanings behind iconic works and sharing her insights with art lovers of all levels. When she’s not visiting museums or researching the latest trends in contemporary art, you can find her hiking in the countryside, always chasing the next rainbow.
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