Sun Sentinel

Regal rain tree is priceless. But if old giant dies in move, developer owes city $1 million.

Long before skyscrapers came to town, a majestic rain tree has grown tall and proud for nearly a century, bringing beauty and a touch of controversy to a quiet spot in downtown Fort Lauderdale ...
Sun Sentinel

Some fear Fort Lauderdale’s legendary rain tree will die. But CEO of company hired to move tree says it’s doing fine.

FORT LAUDERDALE — Expert tree mover Tom Cox has a message for all the folks fretting over the fate of Fort Lauderdale’s famous rain tree now that it’s been moved closer to the New River to make way ...
Seattle Times

750-ton rain tree moved in Florida. Critics fear it won’t survive

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A majestic rain tree has lived through 100 years of nasty weather, surviving torrential flooding, fierce storms and powerful hurricanes. But some worry the landmark tree won’t ...
Snopes.com

Is frying food really behind the rain sounds you hear in movies?

That was far from the first time the claim spread to millions over social media. In 2024, users shared TikTok (archived) videos (archived) claiming that rain sounds in movies and videos were actually ...