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Praying for Rain: A Geographical Phenomenon
In some parts of the world, praying for rain appears to work — but only in certain places. The probability of rain increases with every day it doesn’t rain, and communities in these regions are more likely to carry out rain-making rituals.
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New Scientist
In some parts of the world, the probability of rain rises with every day it doesn’t rain, and communities in these places are more likely to carry out rain-making rituals
2026-07-14 14:00 UTC