British pubs names like the Red Lion, the Crown, and the Royal Oak offer a window into the country’s history.

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Save your nap for the cruising portion of your flight.
Hundreds of strays roam a historic site. The NPS says they're a health hazard. Cat lovers disagree.
The meaning of the “wait for green” traffic sign is less redundant than it seems.
You might know everything there is to know about New York City slang, but the moment you leave the city, fuhgeddaboudit. Upstate New York has its own set of regional colloquialisms, often depending on which area of the state you’re in.
The gift shop is located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art and sells everything from Rocky trunks to hoodies.
If you're planning a leaf-peeping trip through New England this fall, you'll want to map out the best spots for apple cider donuts along your route.
Caves and volcanoes don’t often go hand-in-hand in our imaginations, but the second most common type of cave in the world is made from the power of volcanoes.
Homesickness is normal. Here are some techniques for how to cope with the feeling.
From Knotts Scary Farm to Eastern State Penitentiary, these haunted attractions are worth a visit this Halloween season.
The nightly bat exodus, which occurs most early evenings between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., is one of the most popular attractions at Malaysian Borneo’s Mulu National Park.
To find the easternmost point in the United States, look west.
A recent survey found some drivers would rather visit a dentist than attempt to back into a parking spot.
You know planes cover hundreds of miles per hour. So why doesn't it look like they do?
From George Town to Tokyo, these world-class food cities won’t exhaust your travel budget.
Can you get out of the country in one day? Yes, but it won't be pleasant.
Exeter Cathedral in England has had cats on the payroll since the 14th century.
A study shows that bed bugs love dirty clothes. Follow these tips to keep them from hitching a ride home with you.
Who, if anybody, deserves a place alongside George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt on the famous monument?