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10 Myths About Surviving a Tornado
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Separating fact from fiction when it comes to tornado safety could mean the difference between life and death.
10 Ways Animals Supposedly Predict the Weather
Next time the cat starts sneezing, should you look for your umbrella or check her out for allergies? There are many superstitions out there about animals and weather prediction. Which ones hold water, and which ones are for the birds?
Quiz: Are You Prepared for the Next Disaster?
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Think you're ready for the next disaster? Find out how much you know about disaster preparedness with this HowStuffWorks quiz.
Why were women on ships considered bad luck?
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Sailors once considered women on ships bad luck. Find out why at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify All of These Ancient Disasters?
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The world has been hit with many disasters throughout history, many of which affected the people of the ancient world. Do you think you remember them all? Take the quiz to see if you can weather the storm!
How Hill-Start Control Works
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Hill-start control is a great automotive safety feature. Visit HowStuffWorks to learn all about hill-start control.
Does a ring around the moon mean rain is coming soon?
We humans have figured out a lot of strange ways to measure the weather. A cricket's chirps can tell us the temperature. The open scales on a pinecone signal a dry spell. But can a ring around the moon really predict rainy days ahead?
The Waffle House Index Is at Code Red; That's Not Good
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What is the Waffle House Index anyway, and does the Federal Emergency Management Agency really use it to gauge local disasters?
How Geodesic Domes Work
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If you think regular old domes took the world of structural engineering by storm, you should meet their geodesic cousins. What is a geodesic dome, and who first came up with the idea of building triangle-covered spheres as practical structures?
Should You Open Your Windows During a Tornado?
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There's a tornado coming! What do you do first? Grab your valuables? Seek shelter? Panic? Open the windows? Wait, what? Some say opening the windows in your house makes a tornado cause less damage. Read on to find out the truth.