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There are several letters missing from lists of hurricane names. Why is that?
Pensacola News Journal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe National Hurricane Center uses an alphabetical list of 21 names when it comes to tropical storms...
Who created the alphabet? A historian describes the millennia-long story of the ABCs
The Conversation via Yahoo News· 4 months agoCreating the alphabet took thousands of years. kovalchuk/iStock via Getty Images Plus Curious Kids...
Everyone's predicting super active 2024 hurricane season. What happens if we run out of names?
The News-Press via Yahoo News· 2 months agoExplosive. Extremely active. Hyperactive. So far, every early prediction for the 2024 Atlantic...
When did we first start using Xmas instead of Christmas and why do some find it offensive?
Daytona Beach News-Journal via Yahoo News· 6 months agoTis the season for peace on earth and goodwill toward men ... unless you use the word Xmas instead...
‘Mysterious’ inscription on ancient sphinx is deciphered, revealing ‘unusual’ message
Miami Herald via Yahoo News· 5 months agoA message etched into an ancient sphinx has proven to be, well, sphinx-like. The “mysterious”...
What headline? Merriam-Webster reveals word of 2022
The Independent via Yahoo News· 2 years ago“Gaslighting” — mind manipulating, grossly misleading, downright deceitful — is Merriam-Webster's word of the year. Search for the word on...
Skibidi, gyatt and Ohio: Learn the meaning, origin behind Gen Alpha's slang
Springfield News-Leader via Yahoo News· 4 days agoSkibidi toilet, gyatt, Ohio, rizz — what are the kids going on about these days? Each generation is...
The Fascinating Way Hurricanes and Tropical Storms Are Named Each Year
Country Living via Yahoo News· 12 months agoEver wonder how they come up with hurricane names? Here's how they're picked, why some hurricane...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, PB&J
USA TODAY via Yahoo News· 1 month agoThere are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! PB&J...
How to order food on holiday without sounding like an idiot abroad
The Independent via Yahoo News· 3 months agoOPINION: One of the great joys of travel is the opportunity to feast on unfamiliar cuisine, says...