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More than 800 tornadoes touchdown annually in the United States. It may come as no surprise the United States leads the world in tornadoes. Humid weather patterns and colliding airmasses produce a litany of storms from the Midwest to the Deep South. Unique geographic conditions make a dangerous situation even more dire. Tornadoes roam without…
DetailsThe world is on fire. Wildfires continue to vanquish the west coast, as the mercury rises across the globe. Our fair-weathered English cousins are sweating bullets as a heatwave continues to blister the island. We can’t think of any other nation so woefully unprepared for this kind of heat. More than half of all UK…
DetailsFacebook is going 3D. The social media conglomerate recently announced plans to launch a new computerized simulation of the platform called Metaverse. To augment the user experience, Facebook will introduce 3D spaces where you can meet up with your buddies in a simulated world without every leaving your bedroom. You can sort of think of…
DetailsMisinformation kills. Propagating damaging half-truths for the sole purpose of assuaging fear of the unknown or threats to one’s belief system is outright malicious. Spreading outright lies for political clout has become mainstream. Look no further than the COVID19 pandemic for proof that believing this malignant garbage is dangerous and is a threat to civilization…
DetailsIt’s unfortunate that we’re having this conversation. But we have to face the reality of the American dystopia. Our government has failed us in protecting our nation’s children. Little stands in the way of sadistic shooters from unloading on any classroom in America. With the body count mounting to unprecedented figures, the “thoughts and prayers”…
DetailsIf you had to choose between riding out a tornado or hurricane, which would you pick? Perhaps even more importantly, where would you go for shelter? While neither scenario is desirable, understanding the dangers of both malevolent maelstroms could help you survive either storm. When comparing disastrous weather events across the full spectrum of collateral…
DetailsAmerica no longer has the monopoly on destruction from tornadoes although gun violence is still an entirely different story. While the US has some of the most diverse microclimates in the world, other nations across the globe see their fair share of chaotic weather. Just take a recent tornado in China as case and point.…
DetailsSchool shootings have become an all too common reality in American classrooms. Schools were once a place of refuge and solace for our children. Today, parents remain on the edge of their seats whenever news breaks of yet another school shooting. “Will my kids’ school be next?” Is often the first thought that streams through…
DetailsDo you remember that sixth grade science experiment with those two liter bottles used to demonstrate the awesome power of a tornado? By filling one with water and taping the bottles together at the opening, your nerdy science teacher (with the pocket protector wide brimmed 80s glasses) could imitate the basic principles of a tornado…
DetailsTrailer parks and mobile homes are like steel coffins during a tornado. Without a solid foundation rooting them to the earth, mobile homes become easy targets for rampaging twisters. Park managers looking to optimize profit typically group these homes in proximity to one another, increasing the chances of death and destruction. Flimsy building materials make…
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