Yes, you read that right. The Walt Disney Company had the chance to feature Harry Potter in Disneyland but failed at impressing the world-renowned author behind the series. Here is why JK Rowling rejected Disney’s proposal. The Walt Disney Imagineering team developed plans to build a mini Harry Potter ride. It was quite similar to […]
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Being a first-world country, the US is known for donating aid to several countries in need. They went as far as donating building materials to expand infrastructure that they intend to benefit from too. The US provided Laos with enough funds and supplies to expand the local airport, which they intended to use as an
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We know the drill. Before our flight takes off, cabin crew gives us a run down of all the safety features of the plane. This covers emergency exits and safety protocol as well as an introduction about the oxygen masks. But where does the oxygen from those masks come from? The masks on the airplane
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Being late to board your flight is one thing, but getting bumped to the next flight because the airline overbooked is another. Believe it or not, there are hundreds of cases like this. But did you know you are entitled to a compensation whenever this happens? In the United States, when you get bumped off
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The Montezuma Castle in Verde Valley, Arizona is an ancient structure situated within a limestone mountain. It stood five stories high and had about 20 rooms. The castle was believed to be the home of the Aztec emperor Montezuma. Scholars, however, proved that the castle was just named by early caucasian settlers by mistake. The
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When winter is just around the corner and you’re from North America, the closest and probably best choice for a warm getaway would be down south in good old Mexico. But are there any private beaches for your to enjoy? There are no private beaches in Mexico. As of October 22, 2020 all the beaches
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Pilar (boat) Location of the dry docked actual boat (At the Hemingway Museum, Havana, Cuba) Ernest Hemingway owned a 38-foot (12 m) fishing boat named Pilar. It was acquired in April 1934 from Wheeler Shipbuilding in Brooklyn, New York, for $7,495. “Pilar” was a nickname for Hemingway’s second wife, Pauline, and also the name of
How China’s booming panda business works Pandas are a big business — both for China and the zoos lucky enough to score a visitor. They can also be extremely expensive. At last count in 2004, there were about 1,600 pandas alive in the wild, according to the World Wildlife Fund. Around 350 pandas live under
Everything you want to know about Katmai National Park’s Fat Bears Every fall, Katmai National Park & Preserve in Alaska hosts Fat Bear Week. Fat Bear Week is an auspicious celebration where the park invites its online community to compare photos of bears from when they first visit Brooks Falls in the spring to photos
Station Master Tama The Cat Today I want to introduce a special spot in Japan that is a must-visit for cat lovers! Of course, there’s Cat Island, but have you heard of the only cat station master in Japan? The Super Station Master Tama is a cat! In Japan even cats can become a station
