New Everyday Mystery: What is the origin of the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs?"

 

New Everyday Mystery: What is the origin of the phrase "it's raining cats and dogs?"

We don't know for certain. Etymologists- people who study the origins of words- have suggested a variety of mythological and literal explanations for why people say 'it's raining cats and dogs" to describe a heavy downpour.

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