'Blown away' by cows and cones beliefs

Britons' faith in weather lore leaves meteorologists scratching heads

LONDON - Nearly two-thirds of people in Britain believe cows laying down on the grass is a sign it's about to rain.

It is just one of many folklore beliefs many British people have used over generations to gauge the weather. Meteorologists at the Met Office put the beliefs under the microscope, and gave their verdict on Tuesday.