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World News Update: Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 25 2025
January 18, 2026 at 11:42 PM
World News Update: Jan 19, 2025 - Jan 25 2025
While many people expect the lavatory to be the least hygienic area, studies have shown that airplane tray tables often host significantly higher levels of bacteria because they are frequently used for various activities but are rarely sanitized between flights.
January 16, 2026 at 12:00 AM
While many people expect the lavatory to be the least hygienic area, studies have shown that airplane tray tables often host significantly higher levels of bacteria because they are frequently used for various activities but are rarely sanitized between flights.
Dog Sledding through the Arctic snow in Lapland, Finland,
January 13, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Dog Sledding through the Arctic snow in Lapland, Finland,
Hot chocolate is already rich and velvety. Marshmallows just turn it into lukewarm, gritty sugar soup. Respect the chocolate.
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Hot chocolate is already rich and velvety. Marshmallows just turn it into lukewarm, gritty sugar soup. Respect the chocolate.
A high-quality carry-on suitcase is essential because it withstands frequent travel abuse, protects your belongings, glides effortlessly through airports, fits every airline's strict dimensions, and lasts for years instead of falling apart mid-journey.
January 11, 2026 at 8:02 PM
A high-quality carry-on suitcase is essential because it withstands frequent travel abuse, protects your belongings, glides effortlessly through airports, fits every airline's strict dimensions, and lasts for years instead of falling apart mid-journey.
Encountering Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains offers playful, close-up interactions with these charismatic barbary macaques.
January 10, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Encountering Barbary macaques in the cedar forests of the Atlas Mountains offers playful, close-up interactions with these charismatic barbary macaques.
Pigeons are those glamorous feathered rats heroically hoovering up crumbs in every single city square from Paris to Tokyo. Lucky us.
December 11, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Pigeons are those glamorous feathered rats heroically hoovering up crumbs in every single city square from Paris to Tokyo. Lucky us.
Christmas fruitcake is a dense, moist holiday dessert from medieval Europe, packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, often brandy-soaked, baked slowly, and topped with icing, symbolizing festive abundance and warmth.
December 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Christmas fruitcake is a dense, moist holiday dessert from medieval Europe, packed with dried fruits, nuts, and spices, often brandy-soaked, baked slowly, and topped with icing, symbolizing festive abundance and warmth.
Traveling with pets turns trips into adventures filled with shared discoveries, memories, and lasting bonds.
November 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Traveling with pets turns trips into adventures filled with shared discoveries, memories, and lasting bonds.
The Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland is an amazing event featuring fresh lobster dishes, parades, cooking contests, and coastal vibes that attract foodies worldwide.
November 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
The Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland is an amazing event featuring fresh lobster dishes, parades, cooking contests, and coastal vibes that attract foodies worldwide.
Candied yams, a classic Thanksgiving side, use sweet potatoes sliced and cooked in a glaze of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla until caramelized. Top with marshmallows, broil until bubbly, and serve with turkey for sweet comfort.
November 19, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Candied yams, a classic Thanksgiving side, use sweet potatoes sliced and cooked in a glaze of brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla until caramelized. Top with marshmallows, broil until bubbly, and serve with turkey for sweet comfort.
In Chiang Mai’s misty hills, a private villa ignites Thai immersion with chef-led market tours, curry classes, lotus feasts by waterfalls.
November 18, 2025 at 11:18 PM
In Chiang Mai’s misty hills, a private villa ignites Thai immersion with chef-led market tours, curry classes, lotus feasts by waterfalls.
The world's best sushi is only in Japan, where masters turn the freshest fish into transcendent nigiri no one else can match.
November 18, 2025 at 12:34 AM
The world's best sushi is only in Japan, where masters turn the freshest fish into transcendent nigiri no one else can match.
The Winchester Mystery House in California, USA, is a bizarre mansion constructed to appease ghosts, featuring enigmatic stairways that lead to nowhere.
November 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The Winchester Mystery House in California, USA, is a bizarre mansion constructed to appease ghosts, featuring enigmatic stairways that lead to nowhere.
Snorkeling in the Mediterranean from a cruise ship provides a quick, vibrant dip into turquoise waters filled with colorful fish, seagrass, and ancient relics in sheltered bays, lasting 1–2 hours with provided gear.
November 12, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Snorkeling in the Mediterranean from a cruise ship provides a quick, vibrant dip into turquoise waters filled with colorful fish, seagrass, and ancient relics in sheltered bays, lasting 1–2 hours with provided gear.
Switzerland's Cheese Hiking Trail in the Appenzell region is a scenic 2-3 day trek linking dairy farms, alpine meadows, and cheese-making demonstrations with tastings of fresh Appenzeller cheese.
November 10, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Switzerland's Cheese Hiking Trail in the Appenzell region is a scenic 2-3 day trek linking dairy farms, alpine meadows, and cheese-making demonstrations with tastings of fresh Appenzeller cheese.
Save money on airport food by packing your own snacks (nuts, granola bars, empty water bottle to refill post-security). Skip pricey grab-and-go; opt for chain outlets with app deals or combo meals. Eat before security if possible—options are cheaper landside.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Save money on airport food by packing your own snacks (nuts, granola bars, empty water bottle to refill post-security). Skip pricey grab-and-go; opt for chain outlets with app deals or combo meals. Eat before security if possible—options are cheaper landside.
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is a bizarre Victorian mansion continuously expanded by Sarah Winchester from 1886 to 1922 with staircases to nowhere and doors to walls, supposedly to confuse vengeful spirits.
November 9, 2025 at 11:36 PM
The Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California, is a bizarre Victorian mansion continuously expanded by Sarah Winchester from 1886 to 1922 with staircases to nowhere and doors to walls, supposedly to confuse vengeful spirits.
Let's unite in our efforts to support and demonstrate genuine compassion for the people of Niger in Africa, who are facing immense challenges and enduring widespread starvation amid ongoing hardship.
November 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Let's unite in our efforts to support and demonstrate genuine compassion for the people of Niger in Africa, who are facing immense challenges and enduring widespread starvation amid ongoing hardship.
A door stopper adds an extra layer of security by preventing unwanted entry into your hotel room while you sleep.
November 9, 2025 at 12:58 AM
A door stopper adds an extra layer of security by preventing unwanted entry into your hotel room while you sleep.
Cheese is the world's most stolen food, with a slick four percent vanishing like a midnight fridge raid.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Cheese is the world's most stolen food, with a slick four percent vanishing like a midnight fridge raid.
In Uganda, termites—known as nsenene—are a cherished seasonal delicacy, harvested in swarms, fried or roasted for a nutty, protein-rich crunch enjoyed across street stalls and family tables.
November 7, 2025 at 5:08 PM
In Uganda, termites—known as nsenene—are a cherished seasonal delicacy, harvested in swarms, fried or roasted for a nutty, protein-rich crunch enjoyed across street stalls and family tables.
Snapping your fingers at a waiter is the mark of a tourist who thinks the world's his playground. Tap their shoulder and lean in. "Excuse me. Show some respect or better yet...stay home!" Say it like you mean it.
November 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Snapping your fingers at a waiter is the mark of a tourist who thinks the world's his playground. Tap their shoulder and lean in. "Excuse me. Show some respect or better yet...stay home!" Say it like you mean it.
Devour that flavorful skin for max crunch and taste, or strip it away to cut fat and calories? Nutrition pros weigh in!
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Devour that flavorful skin for max crunch and taste, or strip it away to cut fat and calories? Nutrition pros weigh in!