The usual Old English word for cloud was weolcan. In Middle English, skie also originally meant cloud. The four fundamental types of cloud classification (cirrus, cumulus, stratus, nimbus) were proposed by British amateur meteorologist Luke Howard (1772-1864) in 1802. Figuratively, as something that casts a shadow, from early 15c.; hence under a cloud (c.1500).
Thanks for the A2A. Okay, the most famous song in the world is no doubt 'Happy Birthday', followed by various Christmas carols (since the majority of human population is Christian indeed and since Santa is a really famous guy), folk songs, army marches and national anthems.
Nirvanaâs âSmells Like Teen Spiritâ Is the Most Iconic Song Ever, According to Science. Researchers in London analyzed popular songs with a special algorithm. Share < br />this article: Science hath declared that Nirvanaâs âSmells Like Teen Spiritâ is the most iconic song of all time. The seminal grunge track â a cut from SPINâs Best Album of the Past 30 Years, Nevermind â was placed at the top of a list of 50 songs by researchers from Goldsmiths, University of London, according to the Daily Mail.