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The West Coast Is Preparing for Another Super Bloom

The Anza-Borrego desert's 2019 super bloom could start as early as late February and last through March—and will likely draw crowds by the thousands.

How Gretna Green Became the Quickie Wedding Capital of 18th-Century Englanders

Nearly 5000 couples per year still tie the knot in Gretna Green, the verdant Scottish village that Jane Austen loved to write about.

Royal Caribbean Wants to Pay Someone to Explore the World for a Month

The lucky recipient of this lucrative cruise ship job will get the chance to visit ports in six different countries and territories.

LEGO Pop-Up Bars Let You Build While You Drink

LEGO fans now have a watering hole to call their own. A new LEGO-themed pop-up bar is coming to several cities across the U.S.

A street in Mijas, located in Spain's Costa del Sol region.

The 15 Cheapest Vacation Spots for 2019

Planning a vacation doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. Here are 15 destinations around the world (and one in the U.S.!) where you'll get the most bang for your buck.

Book Your Flight: Canada’s International Hair Freezing Competition Is Here

Since 2011, guests at Takhini Hot Pools have used the freezing weather in Canada to sculpt frozen hair styles that double as works of art.

Machu Picchu Is Wheelchair-Accessible for the First Time Ever

People in wheelchairs can now travel to Machu Picchu in Peru without spending a fortune.

What's the Difference Between Hotels and Motels?

You should probably understand the distinction between hotels and motels before booking your stay—and the answer is in etymology.

If Your Passport Says Valentine, WOW Air Wants to Give You a Free Flight

Calling all Valentines: Now's the time to book a romantic getaway to Iceland.

A Clue on the Ceiling of Grand Central Terminal Shows How Dirty It Was 30 Years Ago

It was left there on purpose in the 1990s.

The Eccentric Entrepreneur Who Put Bhutan on the Map With Talking Postage Stamps

In 1972, Bhutan released a set of stamps that could be used to mail a letter—or be played on a turntable.

Powerful Winds in Northern Ireland Uprooted One of the Trees Made Famous by Game of Thrones

The trees are reaching the end of their life span and could be gone in just 10 years.

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Locana, Italy Is Paying Families $10,000 to Move There

New residents can work remotely, or take over one of the closed businesses in town.

Goodbye, Bedrock City: Arizona's Flintstones Theme Park Has Closed After Nearly 50 Years

Fred and Wilma have been evicted.

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A Rogue Otter Mascot Named Chiitan Is Terrorizing Tourists and Wreaking Havoc in Japan

Chiitan has over 900,000 Twitter followers, but not everyone's a fan.

What Do Pilots Use to Detect Turbulence?

There are three main factors that can help forecast turbulence.

While some air traffic controllers work at airports, others have off-site positions.

8 Secrets of Air Traffic Controllers

There's a lot that goes into being an air traffic controller, and being overworked is, unfortunately, a common part of the job.

This Is Not a Drill: Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile Is Hiring New Drivers for 2020

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has had many navigators over its 84-year history. Now they're looking for a new generation of 'hotdoggers' to get behind the wheel of the iconic ride.