April 12, 2023
At various points between the late 19th century and 1950, the word tornado was “strongly discouraged” or outright banned from forecasts for fear that mentioning it might cause panic.
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Facts You Should Know: Weather Quiz
The forecast calls for 15 questions. Prove your meteorological merit.
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Apr 21
Which huge nation has only one time zone? -
Apr 22
Why is a zero score in tennis called “love”? -
Apr 23
What country beat the U.S. to the Moon? -
Apr 24
What other mammal has a sense of rhythm? -
Apr 25
Which country produces the most oil? -
Apr 26
When did Europeans really arrive in North America? -
Apr 27
What’s the best-selling novel of all time? -
Apr 28
How did the Mona Lisa get so famous? -
Apr 29
Where is the world’s longest tunnel? -
Apr 30
What makes strawberries so unusual?
