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10 of the Scariest Airport Landings in the World

Terrified of flying? You may want to avoid these airports.

The Surprisingly Harsh Reason Gas Stations Play Classical Music

Why Does Driving With a Car’s Rear Windows Down Hurt Your Ears?

Mapped: What Americans Want in a Car, According to Search Trends

The 10 Most Misdiagnosed Car Sounds

Turns out, identifying car problems with sound alone is tough—and ignoring them can lead to expensive consequences.
AJ DiCosimo|

What Are Those Weird Sleeves on California Gas Pumps?

They haven’t been mandated by the EPA since 2012, but California has kept them around.
Marla Mackoul|

10 of the Most Dangerous Road Trips in the U.S.

Deadly car breakdowns, hairpin turns, and an active volcano—these roads will give you one bumpy ride.
Jake Rossen|

Cars & Trucks

Do Sun Shades Actually Keep Cars Cool During Summer?

Do sun shades really help reduce the interior temperatures of cars during the summer months, or is it just part of how companies sell them to shoppers?
Rudie Obias|

The Real Reason Cars Have Those Grab Handles Above the Doors

This particular car safety feature isn’t so your passengers can wordlessly convey that they think you’re a reckless driver. Those grab handles actually serve an important purpose.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Famous Japanese Convenience Store Is Turning Its Parking Lots Into Campsites

With limited lodging in rural Japan, Lawson offers a creative solution: rentable parking spaces.
CaLea Johnson|

Map: The Most Dangerous Road in Every Country

If you want to have a safe trip, avoid driving on the deadly roads featured on this map of the world.
Michele Debczak|

Ford Is Recalling Over 850,000 Vehicles Due to a Serious Safety Issue

The carmaker is raising the alarm over a defective part that can lead to accidents.
Jake Rossen|

These Cities Have the Best (and Worst) Drivers in the U.S., According to Allstate

Drivers are pretty safe in Boise, but they might find themselves getting whiplash in Boston.
Jake Rossen|

The Simple Reason Why Gas Stations Put a Hold on Your Debit Card

That $150 or $175 hold was no mistake—but you won’t actually be on the hook for all of it.
Sam Hindman|

Why Are Gas Stations So Close to One Another?

Spot a surplus of pumps in one small area? You're seeing Hotelling's Law in action.
Jake Rossen|

Planes and Airports

Aircraft Tracker Visualizes One of the Busiest Days Ever in Air Travel

On June 30, Flightradar24 broke their record for most flights tracked in a single day.
Michele Debczak|

The 10 Busiest Airports in the World

Atlanta’s airport defends its blue ribbon—see what other airports made the list.
Ellen Gutoskey|

Why Are Airplane Windows Round?

Believe it or not, the shape of airplane window is a matter of life and death.
Jake Rossen|

Roads

Why Do Cars Catch Fire?

A car accident in a movie usually ends in a huge fireball. But what really causes vehicle fires?

Why Many Road Signs Are No Longer Written in All Caps

The Real Reason You Should Keep Washing Your Car Every Winter

Why Are Some Streetlights Purple?

Ships

The Surprising Reason Why You Shouldn’t Wear Camo on a Cruise Ship

Wearing your favorite old pair of camouflage shorts on a Caribbean cruise could put a real damper on your vacation. 
Mike Rampton|

6 Strange Maritime Mysteries

From the Bermuda Triangle to the ‘Mary Celeste,’ here are some of the most puzzling enigmas of the deep.
Claire Cock-Starkey|

The Bizarre Tale of the ‘Orca II,’ the Stunt Boat from ‘Jaws’

The replica boat ‘Orca II’ was the unsung star of 1975's ‘Jaws.’ But what happened after filming ended was worse than any shark attack.
Jake Rossen|

The Real-Life Shipwreck That May Have Inspired ‘The Goonies’

‘The Goonies’ turns 40 this year—and to make the film, director Steven Spielberg may have drawn inspiration from a real-life shipwreck that occurred off Oregon’s coast. It’s known as the Beeswax Wreck.
AJ DiCosimo|

Trains

The 10 Most Romantic Train Routes in Europe

Here’s some inspiration for your next romantic excursion.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Avoid Driving on These Days, According to AAA

12 Thrilling Facts About ‘The Taking of Pelham One Two Three’

This Tourist Train in Japan Is Fueled By Salvaged Ramen Broth

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