“Meteorologically, D-Day was bound to be a gamble against the odds.”

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When we promise to honor a commitment, it's a "rain check." And yes, it originally had something to do with the weather.
If you want to experience the solar eclipse on April 8, this interactive tool has everything you need to know.
The days are getting longer and warmer, and that means it’s the perfect time to pull these fun spring words out of hibernation.
The United States has hosted half of the biggest blizzards in history. Discover what makes these snowstorms so legendary.
Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.
“Polar exploration is at once the cleanest and most isolated way of having a bad time which has been devised,” he later wrote.
Curious about Scottish slang? Learn the meanings of terms like ‘git awa’ and bile yer heid’ and impress your friends on your next visit to Scotland.
Uncover the intriguing history of how the seasons got their names and the meanings behind them.
Explore the role of these weather systems in transporting moisture from the tropics and spreading it worldwide.
What caused the “flaming clouds of blood and swords” that inspired Edvard Munch to paint 'The Scream'?
From beer floods to meat showers, history is full of peculiar—and putrid—disasters.
Turbli crunched the numbers on flight routes with the most turbulence.
Fresh snow might look tasty, but just because it looks clean doesn’t mean it actually is.
Taking steps like moving your body, booking a trip, and tweaking your routine can keep you feeling balanced during the winter doldrums.
Snow crunches underneath your feet during the winter months and makes a loud sound. Turns out, science is the reason why it does.
There are only so many ways to say “it’s cold outside,” which is why it’s time to supplement your vocabulary with these vintage words and phrases related to winter.
About 11 percent of the Earth’s surface is perpetually frozen, though that will surely change as global warming continues.
Geographers and climatologists have a goody bag full of wonderful words that get super specific about wind.