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What does it mean?
Twain mocks weather forecasts for their vagueness and complexity.
In plain terms
Weather predictions are often confusing and uncertain.
What can you take from it?
Be skeptical of vague forecasts.

Where it applies

  • news
  • travel planning
  • daily life

Putting it to work

  • reading forecasts

Questions to consider

  • Can weather be predicted?
  • How do you use forecasts?

Another view

Some forecasts are accurate.

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