Chicago Just Had Its Coldest Winter In History. Here's Proof.
We knew it was a doozy, but new numbers make it official: Chicago's seemingly endless winter was also its coldest since records began in 1872. According to a statement released Tuesday by the National...
View Article'Everyone Matters Day' Aims To Make The World A Kinder Place For All
"I wanted to be less judgmental." That simple sentiment was the impetus behind Everyone Matters -- a global awareness campaign which advocates for every person's right to dignity and respect, without...
View ArticlePilot Makes Emergency Landing Only Using Jet's Rear Wheels
Faced with malfunctioning front landing gear, a pilot in Brazil safely landed a passenger jet on its rear wheels. The emergency landing happened Friday, after the Avianca Airlines jet, carrying 49...
View Article10 Strangest Sex Laws in the USA
If you're contemplating sex with a rodeo clown in Massachusetts, watch out: The long arm of the law may be coming for you. Mustachioed men, it's probably best if you just avoid Indiana altogether. And...
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The Real Grand Budapest Hotels
Credit: 20th Century Fox Wes Anderson's newest, The Grand Budapest Hotel, follows the story of a 1930s concierge of a glorious, pink hotel with Budapest, Hungary as its namesake -- a European city...
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6 Reasons to Go to Namibia
Right out of college I spent a year managing camps in Namibia. This might be part of the reason that Namibia is one of my favorite countries in Africa but I hope all the reasons below will be...
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Giving Away Free Tours...
Every year since the turn of the century we've been giving away a free tour for the best electronic scrapbook created by one of our tour members. It's amazing how much fun people have on our...
View Article'President Kennedy Would Be Very Proud' Of Program's Global Impact: Peace...
The Peace Corps' Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet joined HuffPost Live on Tuesday to discuss the organization's new recruitment efforts and the importance of volunteer service. The Peace Corps,...
View ArticleGreek Revival: The Return of Tourism to Greece
It's hard to describe the heartache I felt a scant four years ago when visiting Athens' Plaka, the charming, ancient neighborhood that abuts the Parthenon and Acropolis. The cobble-stoned district,...
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Idaho's Hidden Gem: Schweitzer Mountain
Snow was just beginning to fall as we pulled our truck and Airstream trailer into a vintage looking service station in Northern Idaho. "Where you heading young lady?" a curious, wizened old man fueling...
View ArticleMalaysia Airlines Flight Investigation Focuses On Crew Police Say
* Bad weather and lack of solid information hampering search * Malaysian investigation rules out passengers, focuses on pilots and crew * Search area covers 221,000 sq km of southern Indian Ocean *...
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Take A Day Trip Away From Cancun And Visit Chichen Itza
Cancun is a city more known for shots and spring breakers than its proximity to ancient Mayan ruins, but next time you're down South in the Yucatan, take a day trip to explore Chichen Itza. It is one...
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20 Things To Remember When You Quit Your Job And Travel The World
You're gonna do it one day. You know you are. We know you are. But when Reddit user vom1tcom1t did it, he broadcasted his decision to the entire Reddit community: "I finally did it! I'm quitting my job...
View ArticleChimelong Ocean Kingdom, World's Largest Aquarium, Opens In China
China is taking the aquarium experience to a whole new level. The Guinness Book of World Records confirmed Monday that Chimelong Ocean Kingdom set five world records, including claiming the title of...
View Article5 Reasons To Go To Jackson Hole This Spring
By: Alexis Korman There's no denying it: Jackson Hole is a ski town, best known for its great powder, gorgeous peaks, and challenging mountain courses. But that doesn't mean it's a complete ghost town...
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7 Reasons You Should Make Time For The Sunset
We all know just how romantic, inspiring and utterly Instagram-able they can be, but most of us only make time for sunsets when we're on vacation, as if that calming, beautiful moment can only occur...
View ArticleCentury-Old Store Featured In Harrison Ford's 'Witness' Closes
INTERCOURSE, Pa. (AP) — A century-old Pennsylvania grocery store featured in the Harrison Ford movie "Witness" has closed its doors. The owner of W.L. Zimmerman & Sons says in a letter to customers...
View ArticleIt's Sad How Few Vacation Days We're Really Taking
If you're anything like the average American worker, chances are you won't use up all your vacation days this year, according to a new survey. In fact, the average employee in the U.S. who gets...
View ArticleGogobot's Green Travel Tribe Names Top Eco Hotels
Eco credentials are ever more important in a hotel these days -- and not just for hippies going camping or the super-rich heading to exclusive luxury ecolodges. Some hotels, which shall remain unnamed,...
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After A Harsh Winter, Salvage Your Plants And Gardens With These Tips
From Mother Nature Network's Tom Oder: With the arrival of spring — at least on the calendar, even in places where snow has barely melted — one of the first outdoor chores for home gardeners is to...
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