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TRANSPORTATION

You're not gonna like the answer.

What’s the Safest Seat on an Airplane?

The safest seat on a plane is also probably your least favorite one.

Ellen Gutoskey

Greetings from the cockpit.

Why Is It Called a ‘Cockpit’?

The flight deck has long been known by a peculiar term—one that probably has to do with roosters.

Jake Rossen

Kalanianaole Highway hugs the coast near Honolulu, Hawaii.

The 10 Best and Worst States for Drivers in 2023

If your commute is a nightmare, blame where you live.

Michele Debczak



A grenade was among the top 10 weirdest items found by the TSA in 2022.

Is That a Grenade? The 10 Weirdest Items Intercepted by the TSA in 2022

You can certainly try to smuggle a gun inside jars of peanut butter, but it’s not very smooth.

Jake Rossen


Takachiho Amaterasu Railway 高千穗小火車 4K
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This Tourist Train in Japan Is Fueled By Salvaged Ramen Broth

Passengers on this open-air train are treated to the scent of ramen broth fumes.

Michele Debczak


Traveling is stressful as it is—carrying wrapped gifts will only add to it.

Traveling By Plane This Holiday Season? Don’t Wrap Your Gifts Ahead of Time

TSA agents don’t want to open wrapped presents that go through security, but they will if they have to.

Michele Debczak


Traveling with food doesn’t have to be stressful.

10 Tips for Packaging and Transporting a Thanksgiving Feast

To prevent spilled dishes and spoiled perishables from ruining the meal, check out these tips for safely packing and transporting food to Thanksgiving dinner.

Mary Beth Skylis
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