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Instagrammer ridiculed for this picture she shared on a Business Class flight

9/20/2018, 5:12:14 PM
WHAT do you pack into your carry-on plane luggage – a book, your passport… maybe some snacks? Chances are, you have never considered taking some fairy lights with you. But that is precisely what tr… ✔ WHAT do you pack into your carry-on plane luggage – a book, your passport… maybe some snacks ✔ harimaolee 2 Instagrammer Harimao Lee was ridiculed for this recent photo from a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Rome But that is precisely what travel Instagrammer Harimao Lee did on a recent Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Rome ✔ With those bright lights in the plane, it would diminish the light that you would perceive outside the plane


This is what REALLY happens when planes fly too high – it might terrify you

9/20/2018, 4:47:45 PM
HAVE you ever thought about the dangers of your plane flying too high? ✔ Peter Wheeler, a pilot, told Quora: Most aircraft are limited by engine power ✔ The air con creates a barrier around the person beneath it, helping to fight off viruses ✔ And there’s a very good reason why there are holes in aeroplane windows ✔ According to The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the hole is designed to regular air pressure


Frontier Airlines slashes change fees, with a catch

9/20/2018, 5:13:58 PM
Frontier is lowering ticket change fees. Move will give it one of the most generous policies among U.S. carriers, but last-minute changes are not included. ✔ Paul marked Frontier's first arrival to Washington Dulles (Aug ✔ The lower fees should make us more attractive as an airline to fly, simply because we're offering a better value product.'' Shurz said Frontier expects it will boost advance bookings ✔ It's giving customers peace of mind that they can book early,'' he said ✔ More on Frontier: Frontier Airlines: Orlando flights make it the busiest carrier there


The 50 coolest neighbourhoods in the world named, Peckham is 11th

9/20/2018, 4:48:32 PM
The list was put together by local Time Out editors, city experts and 15,000 people surveyed across the world. It also features Fitzroy in Melbourne and Highland Park in Los Angeles. ✔ 'On Weserstrasse, bars like TiER and Ä serve art, performance and booze and on Maybachufer, locals laze by the canals and wander the Turkish market ✔ 'Sundays are best spent drinking and dancing to underground electronic beats at Griessmuehle, a former grain mill boasting dancefloors, makeshift furniture and an amazing garden overlooking the canal.' 8 ✔ Dubai Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence, Dubai


26 Things For Anyone Who Basically Lives At Their Desk

9/20/2018, 5:08:46 PM
Home sweet office. ✔ Get them from Asos for $40 (available in sizes 5–11) ✔ Or, check out some air plants that are even easier to care for ✔ Check out all of BuzzFeed’s gift guides! The best things at three price points The best things at three price points More BuzzFeed Reviews More BuzzFeed Reviews


VI (Little) Ps! See Which Lucky Celeb Kids Have Flown on Private Jets 

9/20/2018, 4:57:46 PM
Thanks to their famous parents, these pint-sized VIPs don't know a thing about fighting for armrests or getting stuck in the middle ✔ MEMPHIS WILLIAMS Baby’s first cross country flight🙈✈️ I’m sure he’ll do better than I will😖, a pregnant Brittany Kerr Aldean captioned an onboard photo of herself with husband Jason Aldean and their son Memphis, 9 months ✔ #TheWorkinMan #DaddysGotU #JustKeepPlayinWithYourToysMama #IWillDealWithMyBackSpasmsLater


Tourists Picking Up 26-Lb. Bricks of Marijuana Washing Up on Florida Beaches After Hurricane Florence

9/20/2018, 6:45:32 PM
The origin of the drugs is not clear, but are likely appearing due to the rough ocean conditions caused by the storm last week ✔ While their appearance is likely do to the ocean being churned up by the storm, which made landfall September 14, it’s unclear where exactly they came from ✔ The Post shared what transpired on the  911 call that seemingly resulted in the arrest ✔ The death toll attributed to the storm has risen to 37 in recent days


How dangerous is flying in high winds?

9/20/2018, 4:12:37 PM
The sight of planes swaying in gales is unlikely to encourage nervous fliers. But how risky is flying in high winds? ✔ A number of planes have been forced to abort landings amid strong gusts, with videos showing aircraft swaying left and right before returning to the safety of the sky ✔ One Ryanair flight due to land at Dublin diverted to Belfast, only to find it still too windy and crossed the Irish Sea to land at Liverpool instead


30+ Habits of the Swedes That Make Their Country One of the Happiest in the World

9/20/2018, 5:40:17 PM
In the pursuit of happiness, we often resort to various national recipes for acquiring the harmony of ÐµÑ€Ñƒ mind: hygge, lykke, and sisu. The Swedish “lagom” system stands along with them, yet stands out with its practicality. It’s not so much a motivational hymn to a happy life as a set of specific recommendations that will help effectively eliminate the mess in your house, schedule, and mind, so that the desired happiness has a place to settle in. ✔ It’s not so much a motivational hymn to a happy life as a set of specific recommendations that will help effectively eliminate the mess in your house, schedule, and mind, so that the desired happiness has a place to settle in ✔ Lagom at work Start waking up at half an hour earlier to avoid hurrying, get a feeling of control over your time , and a sense of confidence ✔ Share your thoughts with us in the comments section below


30 Jet Airways passengers treated for nosebleeds, headaches after pressure loss on India flight

9/20/2018, 5:43:56 PM
A Jet Airways flight returned to Mumbai on Thursday after dozens of passengers complained of ear pain and nose bleeding due to the loss in cabin pressure. ✔ Oxygen masks were deployed during the emergency aboard the Boeing 737, said Darshak Hathi, a passenger ✔ The Press Trust of India news agency quoted an official as saying the malfunctioning occurred during the plane's climb ✔ The plane was heading to Jaipur, a tourist destination and the capital of Rajasthan state


The curious mystery of the wild wallabies living on the Isle of Man

9/20/2018, 4:43:04 PM
undefined ✔ However, like all good mysteries, the details of how and when the wallabies came to live in the wild on the Isle of Man are hazy ✔ Havlin explains: Dietary analysis shows they eat common grass and sedge species, and video and faecal analysis shows them actually eating gorse


Matthew McConaughey loved this Greek island so much, stayed extra week

9/20/2018, 5:27:50 PM
If you’re looking to do Greece like a local you’d better follow in the footsteps of Matthew McConaughey. ✔ If you’re looking to do Greece like a local you’d better follow in the footsteps of Matthew McConaughey


Delta says Atlanta airport will feature USA's 'first biometric terminal'

9/20/2018, 7:19:19 PM
Delta will equip Atlanta airport’s International Terminal with technology that will allow international flyers to use facial recognition “from curb to gate.” ✔ Delta says the biometric updates will fully roll out to the terminal later this year, though it adds the process will be optional ✔ TSA is committed to working with great partners like Delta, ATL and CBP on developing and deploying new capabilities like these ✔ (Photo: Jeremy Dwyer-Lindgren, Special for USA TODAY )


Is this Washington’s golden age of grift? Or politics as usual?

9/20/2018, 4:22:11 PM
Sure, the Trump era ethical scandals look bad. But is this really anything new? ✔ Ted Lieu introduced an ­anti-corruption bill last week, he chose a catchy title: The E ✔ Scott Pruitt Accountability for Government Officials Act of 2018 ✔ Trump skirts the line, crosses the line, erases the line ✔ But if we change the makeup of Congress, I believe this bill can get to the president’s desk


Help – I think I’m in an abusive relationship with Alexa | Emma Brockes

9/20/2018, 7:48:45 PM
There’s an emotional cost to bonding with devices, says the Guardian columnist Emma Brockes ✔ ‘The thing about robots is that, as per the creepy Joaquin Phoenix movie, Her, they imperil us by generating emotions.’ Photograph: Warner Bros/Sportsphoto Ltd./Allstar The problem is not the emotion itself, nor the anthropomorphising of an inanimate object; I can look at the spine of a book and feel my heart leap, just as a child can remove two salt and vinegar crisps from a packet and enthusiastically make them converse


Michael Palin in North Korea: Star reveals intensely ‘difficult’ reality behind the scenes

9/20/2018, 5:29:34 PM
MICHAEL PALIN IN NORTH KOREA debuts on Channel 5 tonight and the documentary is set to go deep into the country for a never-before-seen look at day-to-day living from the perspective of renowned comedian and presenter Michael Palin. Now the star has revealed the difficulties he faced behind the camera. ✔ Michael Palin in North Korea: Star reveals reality behind Channel 5 documentary (Image: CHANNEL 5) Michael Palin in North Korea: The presenter and actor said the experience was not what he'd expected (Image: CHANNEL 5) The first day was very tricky Michael Palin They never directly confronted me, they were all over Neil our director, and would just come over for a little bit of a chat


11 Beauty Hacks You’ve Been Looking for Your Whole Life

9/20/2018, 6:44:45 PM
To look 100% awesome, you don’t have to waste money on expensive cosmetic treatments or buy pricey products. There are some life hacks that can save you money and time and we’re going to tell you about them. ✔ Bright Side has already collected a few tips to use in the future ✔ Apply some Vaseline and then your perfume to pulse points (as seen in the picture) ✔ Then sprinkle the toothpaste with baking soda and cover all of your teeth with the foil ✔ Share them with us! Preview photo credit Kelli Marissa / youtube


The Call of ‘Rewilding’: How Travelers are Finding Their Inner Animal

9/20/2018, 6:47:38 PM
The ‘rewilding’ movement is returning land to its savage state—from the Montana prairies to the African bush. Tourists who seek a return to their own primal selves (and an escape from stress) are welcome. ✔ Ms. Calmeyer’s crowd is a demanding one, and luxury is an important component to the rewilding experience ✔ Yes, Milan September 11, 2018 Escape to Buffalo: A Skeptic’s Guide to a Great Weekend Getaway September 6, 2018 European Barge Cruises That Are Anything But Boring September 6, 2018


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