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Victor vs Victoria: People are less afraid of hurricanes with female names

A new study claims hurricanes with female names are deadlier than those with male names as people are less afraid of them.

Victor vs Victoria: People are less afraid of hurricanes with female names

Tue, 03 Jun, 2014 - 16:47

Ciara Flaherty

Would you be more afraid of Hurricane Donald or Donna? Bob or Betsy?

A new study claims hurricanes with female names are deadlier than those with male names as people don’t take them as seriously.

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