Hurricanes were named differently in the past, but a uniform system was established in the 20th century. The World Meteorological Organization selects names for storms globally, with six lists of men’s and women’s names rotating each year. Storms are named in alphabetical order, with the Greek alphabet used if the list is exhausted. Once a […]
Beer and Pop-Tarts are among the surprising supplies people stock up on before hurricanes, according to Walmart. Kellogg’s strawberry pastry sales increase by 700% before a potential natural disaster. Walmart also reports high sales of batteries, bottled water, bread, and fuel containers. Walmart is the world’s largest retailer, with over 500 locations in Texas alone. […]
