Good news! Crickets are not a nuisance after all. Apparently, you can figure out how hot it is by counting cricket chirps.* First, count the number of chirps in 15 seconds then add 40. The end number is the temperature (degrees Fahrenheit) at ground level. Air temp influences crickets, so the hotter it is, the more chirping you will hear.

*Information provided in the USA Weekend June8-10 edition, Weather Quiz

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