The term derecho likely derives from the Spanish word for straight, alluding to the storm's straight-line winds â the winds in a derecho sweep across the landscape straight ahead like a wall rather than swirling around like in a tornado.
The Hamsa (Arabic: Ø®ÙØ³Ø©ââ Khamsah, Hebrew: ×Ö·×Ö°×¡Ö¸×ââ, also romanized khamsa), is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings.
The Hamsa hand (Also known as the hand of Miriam) is an old popular amulet for protection from the evil eye known to draw positive energy, happiness, riches and health. The Hamsa includes 5 fingers and symbolizes the Creatorâs protective hand.