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How to Successfully Escape from a Corn Maze

It’s that time of year where you take the kiddos to the pumpkin patch! Fall festivals and pumpkin picking can be a great way to enjoy family fun time. But chances are you’ll visit a place that has the dreaded corn maze. A big one, with all the twists and turns…and you might get lost....

A Woman Wore over 5 Pounds of Clothes to Avoid Extra Luggage Fees at the Airport

Not all heroes wear capes…. In this case, it was just a whole lot of extra clothes in order to avoid extra baggage fees at the airport. I think we can all honestly say we’ve thought about trying this before, but we just didn’t have the guts to give it a shot – although I...

10 Code Words Airline Pilots Say, and What They Really Mean

Flying is a mysterious event…for the regular passenger anyway. We may look completely at ease with our neck pillows snugged in place and our Kindles fired up, but everyone knows we’re one small incident away from panic. I always feel my sense of hearing is heightened. I can hear conversations around me, someone’s video game three...

Airplane Water Quality Is Not Good, People

Ever heard that you shouldn’t order coffee, tea or water on an airplane because the water might not be clean? Well, there’s an official study now with results pointing directly to the truly poor water quality of some airlines. The most recent study is from 2019 and was conducted by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy...

14 Free Things to Do for Fun in New York City

I love going to New York City. But it can be pricey, depending on what kind of traveler you are. Some folks want to dish out fistfuls of cash, go to Broadway shows, and eat at the nicest restaurants. Other people, like me, prefer to experience NYC in the cheapest way possible. Sure, I’ll go out for...

Locksmiths Share the Safety Secrets Everyone Should Know

Everyone has secrets, and your home locksmith is one of them… But it’s not what you think. Locksmiths have tricks in their trade, and now they are volunteering what they know to keep you safe. 6. They help the police Ever wonder how the police are successful in placing “bugs” and security equipment in homes...

15 Comics Based on Real Encounters With Horrible Tourists While Working in Iceland

Working with the public can be its own special hell – human beings are silly, and demanding, and obtuse, and when you throw a cultural or language barrier into the mix, things get even more wild. It’s important to keep a sense of humor about it all (largely so you don’t commit murder), and that’s...

Yellowstone National Park Will Have Its First Woman Chief Ranger

For the first time in its 147 year history, Yellowstone National Park will see its first female chief ranger. Sarah Davis, a National Park Service veteran for 20 years, will be the park’s 18th chief ranger, and the first woman to officially hold the top job (the park has had other women serve in an...