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"If clouds weigh so much, how do they float/stay in the sky? " — LeeAnnBefore I begin answering this question, the question itself may have already surprised you — clouds weigh a lot? Yes, an average cumulus cloud can weigh over 1 million pounds! To find out more on the science behind this, watch this video. Now back to the question, and it’s a great one. If clouds are so heavy, then why wouldn’t they fall out of the sky? Well, even though there’s an immense amount of water inside these clouds that contribute to their overall weight, the droplets themselves are extremely tiny. Get More of Our News on GoogleSet The Weather Company as a 'Preferred Source' to get quicker access to the news you value. Since they are so small, the rising air— that contributed to the cloud formation in the first place — keeps the tiny droplets suspended in the sky. It’s similar to thinking about dust particles floating around in your house — they stay suspended for much longer than you would think. Once the droplets collide and become bigger, and therefore heavier, we begin to see rain fall from the sky because gravity finally wins out.

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Nova ScotiaTens of thousands of Nova Scotia public-sector workers will be entitled to lump sum payments as part of a new agreement stemming from a court challenge that earlier this year saw a judge strike down contract legislation passed by the previous Liberal government. Agreement follows February court decision that found 2015 contract legislation unconstitutionalListen to this articleEstimated 3 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. A number of union members rallied outside Province House in Halifax on Sept. 21, 2017, angry over Bill 148. (Jean Laroche/CBC)Tens of thousands of Nova Scotia public-sector workers will be entitled to lump-sum payments as part of a new agreement stemming from a court challenge that earlier this year saw a judge strike down contract legislation passed by the previous Liberal government. The deal between various unions and the province was made public Monday, and could cost the Nova Scotia government up to $470 million at a time when it faces fiscal headwinds and significant deficits.

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