Is air travel safe?
A helicopter collides with a plane. An air traffic control tower goes dark. Near misses. With all these high profile air traffic problems, you might…
Category: General Interest
Must-miss tourist traps for your road trip
The summer road trip is truly one of the most noble American traditions, and just about everyone has been on one. Our country is jammed full of great…
Bonobos are surprisingly deep thinkers
We’re unlikely to ever experience a Planet of the Apes-style ape takeover, but if we do, bonobos will probably be the ones to watch out for. That’s…
The top U.S. export is often stolen
The U.S. exports ideas. Look at technology, pharmaceuticals, and software, and you see American innovation. A 2020 report by the U.S. Patent and Trademark…
Remembering Okinawa after 80 years
The Pacific island of Okinawa is small, just 67 miles long and 17 miles at its widest point. But at just 350 nautical miles from the southernmost Japanese…
TikTok trend tries to maximize sleep
Another new health trend, courtesy of TikTok. It’s called sleepmaxxing, an elaborate multi-step nighttime routine designed to enhance sleep quality and…
Hot dogs: Red hot since 1487
Hot dogs are the quintessential American summer food. Cookouts simply wouldn’t be the same without them. But like so many iconic American foods, the hot…
Travel Bag briefs: No more free bags
No more free bags Southwest Airlines has ended its popular popular policy of two free checked bags on all flights. May 28 is the last day travelers will…
Spirit airlines dress code
Spirit airlines has a new dress code, but it shouldn’t be hard for most people to follow. Following disruptive incidents, Spirit has barred passengers…
How to get lounge access
If you travel a lot, you might want to get lounge access for long layovers. Here’s how: * Buy a first class or business ticket. * Join an airline’s…