Ernesto Strikes Out; Next Year On Deck

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The Hurricane Season of 2006—in the U.S., that is—was a dud. That is, if you like hurricanes, evacuations, insurance claims ...

The latest Click here to learn about third-party website links from both government agency Click here to learn about third-party website links and academic research Click here to learn about third-party website links sources suggests that 2006 was a no-hurricane year thanks to El Niño. The change in oceans directly affects hurricanes, which are brewed in the air over the oceans. Naturally, next year promises to be a doozy.

The news report added: "No hurricanes hit the U.S. Atlantic coast in 2006—only the 11th time that has occurred since 1945."

Lull before the storm?

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How did Wells fargo get it's name.and why was the bank named Wells Fargo

What does Pearl Harbor have to do with Wells Fargo . Just asking I'm curious!!!!

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Wells Fargo was founded in 1852 by Henry Wells and William Fargo. There's your answer!

Ms. Curious --
Thanks for your curiosity.
This blog is "Guided By History" and I am a historian. The focus of the blog is to look at things from a historical point of view.
December 7 is a big day in history -- 20th century history, at least. I just thought I'd take a look at what it means today and I offered some thoughts on it.
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