Random Facts for the Water Cooler Chats (15 GIFs)

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Jan 26, 2025

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In the 19th century, a device known as The Tempest Prognosticator would use leeches to ‘predict storms.’ 12 leeches were kept in a jar with a bell at the top.

If a storm were to approach, they would attempt to climb out of the jar, ringing the bell along the way.

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