Hurricanes with female names kill more people
Hurricanes with women's names are more deadly than those with male names, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Researchers have concluded it is because people underestimate their danger.
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LIMITED OFFERHurricanes with women's names are more deadly than those with male names, according to a report in the Washington Post.
Researchers have concluded it is because people underestimate their danger.
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