Do Hurricanes With Female Names Cause More Deaths Because People Don't Take Them Seriously?

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Alex Kasprak

April 6, 2017 A 2014 study makes this argument, but its findings are complex and contested.

Hurricane Matthew 'Loop' Scenario Is Not Very Likely

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Kim LaCapria

Oct. 5, 2016 A viral clip of a Hurricane Matthew satellite map depicting the storm 'looping' to hit Florida t ...

Did a Congresswoman Advocate for African-American Names for Hurricanes?

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Barbara Mikkelson

March 24, 2006 A Congresswoman once called for hurricanes to be given African-American names so that "all racia ...

Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane?

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Barbara Mikkelson

Aug. 29, 2005 Storm lore holds that opening a window slightly during a hurricane will equalize the inner press ...