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The experience is not for the faint of heart (or those with thin wallets).

SpaceVIP plans to send six gastronomic guests 100,000 feet above sea level in a giant hydrogen balloon.

Travelers can be superstitious. So can airlines.

Superstition isn't the only reason you can't sit in 13A.

Flat white coffee is a relatively recent addition to coffee menus.

Flat white coffee combines the best of a cappuccino and a latte.

Most major airlines make it easy to compare flight prices by date together in one page.

Alternate labels for Millennials include ‘Echo Boomers’ and ‘Gen Y.’

Millennials might just be the most studied generation in history—and also perhaps the most misunderstood. We’re here to help separate fact from fiction.

The total solar eclipse in August 2017 was the last one with a path of totality across the United States.

Here's everything you need to know about Great North American Eclipse, from its path of totality, to the best place to view it, to finding safe eclipse glasses.

Seems like overcrowding could be an issue.

Is it possible to make an objective list of cities offering your best chance of happiness? Maybe.

These towns may not have the biggest populations, but their clever slogans are second to none.

These sayings are great craic.

Discover the vibrant Irish culture through its language and slang. Learn key phrases to use on St. Paddy’s Day and beyond, from ‘craic’ and ‘sláinte’ to ‘céad míle fáilte’ and ‘may the road rise up to meet you.’

A presumably nice Canadian wears their pride.

Canadians are known for their hospitality, but their niceness might be exaggerated.

Waking up at the crack of dawn to catch a flight has its upsides.

Want a hassle-free trip? Catching an early morning flight can potentially save you time, stress, and energy.

The Laroche family shortly before departing on the 'Titanic.'

There are few tales of the ‘Titanic’ left unexplored. Joseph Laroche’s story is one of them.

All aboard.

Looking for extra legroom on your next flight? From JetBlue to Spirit Airlines, discover which U.S. airlines and aircrafts offer the roomiest ride, according to this recent analysis.

Druids celebrating the spring equinox at Stonehenge.

From balancing an egg to eating phallic food, here are nine rituals to celebrate the start of spring.

Ireland is known to be very green.

The origins of Ireland's ‘Emerald Isle’ nickname trace back to the 18th-century physician, poet, and activist who penned the poem “When Erin First Rose.”

He inspired a lot more than just Burns Night.

Burns Night isn't the only thing named after Robert Burns. Streets, towns, and monuments throughout the world were christened in his honor.

Drivers in Iowa have some of the least stressful commutes in the country.

A polar bear in the Arctic.

Ginnie and Ranulph Fiennes's Transglobe Expedition circled the globe—just not the normal way.

Fasten your seatbelts.

Turbli crunched the numbers on flight routes with the most turbulence.

It's unclear if this sign in California breaks the new rules.

The Federal Highway Administration thinks funny highway signs defeat the purpose of the sign.

Dublin, Ireland 1960s in color [60fps,Remastered] w/sound design added

This historic footage of Dublin, Ireland, from the 1960s has been colorized and remastered in high definition.

There’s a reason no one lives on Palmyra Atoll.

Some of these islands were never occupied by humans, but the majority have been abandoned.

The researchers analyzed search engines, search data, and social media in hopes of turning up evidence of time travelers.

“Here’s your cup of bacteria, sir.”

Glugging tap water on a plane is a terrible idea.