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How Weather Alerts Work
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Weather alerts are sent through many forms of communication whenever bad weather strikes. Learn how weather alerts work in this article from HowStuffWorks.
How the Tornado Intercept Vehicle Works
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Tornado chasers generally stay about a mile away from the tornado itself -- but not IMAX cinematographer Sean Casey. He has built a Tornado Intercept Vehicle and hopes to withstand a direct hit. Check it out.
How to Claim a Casualty Loss Deduction
A casualty loss deduction can include losses of your home, household items and vehicles. See how to claim a casualty loss deduction.
Massive 'Angel Oak' Has Witnessed 500 Years of South Carolina History
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On Johns Island, South Carolina, stands an oak tree so big and beautiful that people come just to stand under its branches and feel the magic.
What Is Your Soul Element?
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Everyone has a soul, and every soul has an element that keeps you connected to the universe. Which of the four elements does your soul use to make it through life? Find out!
What Color Are You?
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If you were a vivid color, not the fleshy color you are, what color would you be? Color us as happy as a toddler with crayons that you're here to find out!
Are You More Fire or Ice?
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For decades now, these two elements have been at the opposite ends of the same spectrum. Which of them is your personality most like? Take this quiz to find out!
How Redneck Are You Based on These Yes or No Questions?
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If you know a lot of Jeff Foxworthy quotes, you might be a redneck. As we humorously rev our trucks through this quiz, your yes or no answers will tell us a lot about you. Most importantly, they will tell us how redneck you are!
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.
How did Lake Nyos suddenly kill 1,700 people?
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One evening, people heard their local lake rumbling. A day and a half later, 1,700 people were dead. What happened on that fateful night?