We in Arizona have enjoyed a somewhat balmy winter while the rest of the nation froze. Many states saw frigid temperatures and numerous ice storms that brought cities to a freezing, grinding halt.

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) The quicker the Böögg's dynamite-packed head explodes, the hotter the summer. That's the theory. But where did the tradition come from, and – more importantly – how accurate is it?

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) This summer will be average in Switzerland – at least if you believe the predictive power of the Böögg. The cotton snowman exploded 26 minutes and 30 seconds after the fire was lit ...