Many technological advancements found their way to the forefront of war, with some being sourced from the opposing forces. One good example is the Rogožarski IK-3, which was considered one of the modern fighter planes in the second world war. But interestingly enough, it did not see any battles. In the second world war, Nazis […]
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Transverse rumble strips, or bar markings, are installed on roads to alert drivers of hazards ahead, such as bends, intersections, or high pedestrian activity areas. But did you know that some rumble strips were designed for something else? A part of Route 66 in New Mexico has an unusual set of rumble strips. They were
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Chimpanzees are highly sociable primates. They often live in communities with several animals and are often led by an alpha male. These primates mostly direct their aggressive tendencies on threats. They are intelligent and robust creatures. But did you hear the story about Santino the Chimpanzee in Furuvik Zoo? In 1997, Santino, one of the
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Aircraft accidents are not as common as we may think. This is the very reason why they would often make the front-page news. But did you know that technical or mechanical problems did not cause some crashes? The crash of Aeroflot Flight 593 happened when the pilot’s 16-year-old son disengaged the autopilot when he was
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It was 8:15 in the morning when Gerard Callanan witnessed the emergency landing of the Gulfstream II on the Mallow racecourse, piloted by Captain Ruben Ocaña. All the jet’s passengers had to wait 39 days as the jet’s insurers insisted on constructing a $200,000 temporary racecourse for the jet’s departure. When the jet’s captain and
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The Senator was known to be the biggest and oldest bald cypress tree in the whole world. It used to be standing tall at the Big Tree Park in Longwood, Florida, until 2012. At the time, it stood at 125 feet tall with a trunk diameter of 17.5 feet. Unfortunately, the tree is now gone,
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Alcohol is a known depressant and has been helpful with calming the nerves for those we aren’t really fond of flying. But did you know, American airline companies did not serve alcohol before the 1950s? When a few airlines started serving alcohol in the 50s, flight attendants were only allowed to serve alcohol within states’
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The tragic Yemenia Flight 626 has taken the lives of more than 150 passengers of the A310-324 aircraft. Based on the final report, the inappropriate flight controls and the crew’s ignorance of the plane-issued warnings resulted in its crashing. But were there any survivors? Bahia Bakari, a 12-year-old French girl, was the only survivor of
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Cruise lines are a significant part of the tourism industry, and it encompasses several segments of the field that include; accommodation, hospitality, transportation, and attractions. But did you know how much waste cruise liners dump in the ocean? Let’s look at the environmental impact of cruise companies and the steps they’ve made to mitigate it.
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It’s not unusual to be caught in a con while traveling abroad. But knowing the usual scams, con artists come up with helps us avoid it altogether. While there are several scams around, let’s talk about the infamous melon drop scam. The melon drop scam targets Japanese tourists. Con men would buy a cheap watermelon,
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