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The difference between the names of storms
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The difference between the names of storms

Hurricane, cyclone and typhoon are all words used to describe storms, but the use of different names depends on where the storm was formed and appeared.

December 18, 2018
How are Pacific storms named?
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How are Pacific storms named?

Weather forecasters have a list of special names for storms. Periodically, a name will no longer be used and replaced with a new name.

December 18, 2018
Knowing how the ancient Greeks lived
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Knowing how the ancient Greeks lived

Sneezing to prevent pregnancy, tasting earwax to catch disease ... is the old conception of the ancient Greeks.

December 18, 2018
Confucian Zhuge Liang and prophetic prophecies
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Confucian Zhuge Liang and prophetic prophecies

In Chinese culture, Zhuge Liang is an outstanding master, great talent who admires eternity. Up to now, the prophecies he has left for posterity are still mysteriously d…

December 18, 2018
What is a thermo-weapon?
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What is a thermo-weapon?

Explosive heat bombs cause a series of turbulence waves with longer duration and much greater strength than other solid explosives.

December 18, 2018