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She told her daughter, “If those men can do it, I can do it.”

Just because you're confined to your seat, it doesn’t mean you have to be uncomfortable. Some basic tricks will help ease you through your trip.

The fuzzy green balls are revered as national treasures, celebrated in religious ceremonies, and kept as pets.

Chicago is the birthplace of the Ferris wheel.

These Ferris wheels and observation wheels are more than just a fun ride.

It may be known as the Music City, but Nashville can do a lot more than just carry a tune. It’s a leading healthcare provider, a foodie destination, and a must-see for history buffs.

Just hurry—it ends on October 17.

Bass Harbor Lighthouse at Acadia National Park.

Acadia National Park in Maine may not be as renowned as some of its Western brethren, but it’s every bit as spectacular.

It may be the largest city in the Green Mountain state, but to residents and visitors alike, Burlington feels more like a small town.

‘Booze Traveler’ host Jack Maxwell had consumed cow blood in Tanzania and cobra wine in Hong Kong.

Public telephones at Dulles International Airport, c. 1960

You used to get a lot more bang for your buck at airports—like courtesy cars and coin-operated TV chairs.

With some charm and a little know-how, you can get a lot more out of your visit.

It has fewer than 100 speakers left today, but Boontling once thrived in a little corner of Mendocino County.

Redrum.

11. It's the home of the cheeseburger.

Here's how one small town forged a huge partnership.

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The catch? There are only five students—and you might need a boat.

For centuries, this tiny island off the coast of Estonia has been run by women.

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Only a few dozen people each year are granted access to some of the most unique caves on Earth.

In recent years, garden gnomes have developed a reputation for going AWOL.

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They call him the "Rainbow Grandpa"

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No yachting experience required.

You probably won’t board your flight any more chipper, though.

This little town in upstate New York has stayed true to its spiritualist roots.

The First Woman to Hike the Appalachian Trail Was 67 Years Old

10 Ways to Make Your Flight More Comfortable

Meet Marimo, the World’s Most Charismatic Algae

8 Amazing Ferris Wheels from Around the World

25 Things You Should Know About Nashville

Take a Tour of the Leading Sriracha Factory

11 Facts About Acadia National Park

25 Things You Should Know About Burlington, Vermont

5 Unique Drinking Traditions Around the World

10 Things We No Longer See at Airports

14 Hidden Things to Look for at Disneyland

There's a Century-Old Secret Jargon Still Spoken in California

You Can Now Reenact the Hedge Maze Scene From The Shining

25 Things You Should Know About Denver

The Tiny English Village (Population: 41) That’s Twinned With Paris

The Tree That Owns Itself

A Remote Primary School in Scotland is Looking for a New Teacher

Welcome to One of the World's Last Matriarchal Societies

The Exclusive Caves of Lava Beds National Monument

The Strange Practice of "Gnoming"

The 93-Year-Old Man Who Saved His Village With Art

85-Year-Old Twins Invite Everyone to Sail Around the World With Them

An Airport in the UK is Offering Meals Designed to Make You Happier

Lily Dale, the Town That Speaks to the Dead