Monsoons have been around for ages. It comes from an Arabic word mausim which ultimately means season. Monsoons are traditionally categorized as seasonal storms involving reversing winds accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation. They are also categorized by the added requirement that a monsoon must be associated with seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and...

Obviously, the best defense against being struck by lightning is to avoid it all together. Id est, walking outside during a lightning storm is highly inadvisable. However, staying indoors is not a fool proof defense. People indeed do get struck by lightning even when they remain indoors. Part of avoiding lighting strikes is the...

Whiplash is a very common injury that occurs in car crashes. It may take several days for symptoms to surface, but nevertheless, whiplash can take time to heal and can result in considerable pain and expense. If you notice any of the symptoms, make sure you consult a personal injury attorney to help you...

A recent study pulled data from 2013 cases that filled the U.S District Courts. Out of the civil cases, 68% were litigated by men, and 76% of lead counsels were men. Women, who comprise only 36% of the legal profession account for only 17% of large law firm equity partners, and only 22% comprise...

Although the probability of a shark attack is less than being struck by lightning (.003%), it would be a horrifying event. Sharks are intimidating animals by virtue of their size, brutality, and their predatory nature. The good news is that humans are higher on the food chain than sharks and thus sharks can be...