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WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

Three hurricanes swirl in the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean in 2010.

What’s the Difference Between Hurricanes, Cyclones, and Typhoons?

Depending on where they originate, these destructive storms go by different names.

It’s complicated.

British vs. English: What’s the Difference?

First, you have to understand the difference between England and Britain (and the UK, while we’re at it).