It wasn’t that long ago that Neil posted about how Paris, a place known for its openness and liberal ways, felt pangs of prudishness and banned topless bathing at some of the beaches along the Seine. One little reported story here is that it has not rained in Paris for quite some time, and believe it or not, there is a connection between the sudden scarcity of bare breasts and precipitation. You see, the gods like breasts. Or so some folks believe. They want them to be bare and free and tan. Think I’m joking? Well then head over and read this story from Nepal where the women go about topless in order to appeal to the rain gods. I’m no scientist, but one wonders if the Nepalese are onto something.