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11 Secrets of Truck Drivers

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11 Secrets of Truck Drivers

6 Strange Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Denver Airport

"Welcome to Denver!" – Blucifer.

6 Strange Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Denver Airport

5 Simple Ways to Save Money on Gas

Saving on gas is within reach.

5 Simple Ways to Save Money on Gas

Why Is It Called a 'Semi Truck'?

More "semi" than meets the eye.

Why Is It Called a 'Semi Truck'?

Why Do Semi Trucks Have Spikes On Their Wheels?

The spikes in action.

Why Do Car Rides Make You Feel Tired?

Car rides tend to make people sleepy.

10 Things We No Longer See at Airports

Public telephones at Dulles International Airport, c. 1960

Can an Average Passenger Actually Be Talked Through Landing a Plane in an Emergency?

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Win a Custom Road-Tripping Van While Donating to Conserve America’s Climbing Landscapes

Whoever wins the van from Omaze can customize it to suit their tastes.

The Tay Bridge Disaster: William McGonagall and the Worst Poem Ever Written

The Tay Bridge after its collapse.

The Simple Way to Share Your Real-Time ETA Using Your iPhone

Let your phone do all the work for you.

5 Liquids You Can Bring on a Plane in Containers Larger Than 3.4 Ounces

Seriously, the TSA said this was fine.

You Could Win a Seat on One of the First Virgin Galactic Space Flights

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11 Shipwrecks That Haunt the Great Lakes

The SS Edmund Fitzgerald.

6 Common Misconceptions About Flying

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The 15 Most Expensive Cars in 2021

The Bugatti La Voiture Noire.