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Any Truth in St Swithin's Day?
This article discusses the accuracy of the weather predictions associated with a British poem about St. Swithin's Day (July 15). "Basically this myth states that if it rains on St Swithin's Day it will rain for the next 40 days, or if it is fine it will be fine for the next 40 days." Also includes a brief description of the story behind the legend. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
http://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/features/stswithin_isobellang.shtml
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