Often spinning over 100 miles per hour, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air in contact with the Earth and clouds that can cause major destruction. The powerful Tuscaloosa-Birmingham tornado of 2011, for example, lofted a 36-ton empty coal hopper rail car almost 400 feet. The equally impressive Hackleburg tornado on the same day carried jeans from a damaged denim factory more than 40 miles. Scroll down for 12 facts about these dangerous whirlwinds.
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After jumping in the shower, brushing my teeth, cleaning my glasses, my watch and my phone, I dress and then grab some coffee and fire up my laptop within my home office and start my workday with email.
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recipes
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Just used the basic “Energy Balls” recipe, but instead of rolling them into balls, I smashed them into a mini muffin tin, melted dark chocolate chips and poured a small layer of chocolate on top. Try it – you’ll like it!
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