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As we reported earlier, Melissa ranks as the most powerful hurricane ever to make a direct strike on Jamaica.
Across the broader Atlantic, however, Melissa stood out for several extraordinary reasons:
It matched the record for the strongest hurricane to make landfall anywhere in the Atlantic basin, with sustained winds reaching 185 mph.
With a central pressure of 892 mb, Melissa also equaled the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane as the most intense landfalling storm on record.
In addition, Hurricane Hunter aircraft — which collect vital data by flying directly into storms — recorded an instantaneous wind gust of 252 mph just above the ocean surface before Melissa made landfall.
For comparison, this reading falls only slightly below the world record for the highest wind gust ever documented in a tropical cyclone: 253 mph, observed during Cyclone Olivia’s impact on Western Australia in April 1996.
The Man Thought He Was Performing — Until His Horse Took Over
In 2019, Blanco Brown’s hit single “The Git Up” sparked a viral dance craze that swept across social media. The upbeat country-rap track came with built-in instructions—“slide to the left,” “slide to the right,” “do the two-step,” and “cowboy boogie”—making it easy for anyone to join in. Its fun, accessible moves turned it into a global sensation, embraced by dancers of all ages and skill levels.
The challenge gained even more momentum when celebrities jumped in. Jimmy Fallon performed it on The Tonight Show, while singer Ciara shared her own version. Millions of fans soon uploaded their renditions, from living-room solos to group routines at parties and community events. Blanco Brown fueled the excitement with a step-by-step tutorial and later teamed up with Thomas Rhett for a remix, keeping the dance fresh and fun.
Among the countless clips, one video stood out and won the internet. It featured a man happily dancing to “The Git Up,” but it was his horse that captured everyone’s attention. As the man moved through the steps, the horse appeared to groove along with him—bobbing and stepping in sync with the beat. The playful moment seemed almost choreographed, showcasing the animal’s surprising rhythm and adding an extra layer of charm.
That hilarious, heartwarming video perfectly embodied what made the challenge so popular: joy, connection, and the unexpected magic of shared moments. The horse’s star turn reminded viewers that viral trends can unite people—and sometimes their pets—in pure fun.
