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Sorting fact from fiction: What the French are really like on holiday

10/1/2018, 4:06:50 PM
Continuing our new series on how different nationalities travel, our expat expert explains how to spot the French on holiday. ✔ Continuing our new series on how different nationalities travel, our expat expert explains how to spot the French on holiday ✔ France offers, almost the entirety of Europe crammed into one country - from Germanic and Flemish to Mediterranean ✔ That's why it takes 36 hours to get round Lyon on summer weekends ✔ Pretty much the entire nation is heading south, to the beach


LAX airport to allow marijuana in carry-ons

10/1/2018, 6:12:47 PM
Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX, has announced that it will permit travelers to bring small amounts of legal marijuana through security in their carry-on bags. ✔ Bongzilla: The museum's 24-foot bong is made entirely of blown glass ✔ Los Angeles International Airport, better known as LAX, has announced that it will permit travelers to bring small amounts of legal marijuana through security in their carry-on bags


Why American diners look like trains - a brief history

10/1/2018, 4:16:53 PM
undefined ✔ Charming, novel and quintessentially American: the humble diner is in many ways to the US what the pub is for Britons ✔ They look like rail carriages, incidentally, because they essentially once were - in some cases converted from such into mobile eateries, and otherwise built to replicate them ✔ This new production method meant that diners could expand in size beyond the confines of a rail carriage, to feed growing demand


The world’s lightest, warmest and most expensive down

10/1/2018, 7:37:57 PM
Just south of the Arctic Circle, a few dedicated Norwegians are keeping the tradition of sustainable eiderdown farming alive – and are making some of the world’s most coveted duvets. ✔ The fuglevokterne (bird keepers) take pains not to disturb the ducks (Credit: Arne Naevra and Torgeir Beck Lande) We say hello and tell them not to be afraid ✔ (Text by Meg Lukens Noonan; film production and photography by Arne Naevra and Torgeir Beck Lande; music by Helge Krabye) The World’s Rarest is a BBC Travel series that introduces you to unparalleled treasures found in striking places all across the world


How Bad Is It Really to Drink on Antibiotics?

10/1/2018, 7:30:40 PM
Pharmacists sort through common drugs like antibiotics and their interactions with alcohol. ✔ But the severity of potential interactions varies greatly ✔ Metronidazole, which is sold as Flagyl and often used to treat the sexually transmitted infection trichomoniasis, for example, is dangerous to booze on since it can cause vomiting and other severe symptoms, Kerl says


Emma Watson wrote passionate letter to Irish woman who died after being denied an abortion

10/1/2018, 7:46:34 PM
Actress and women's rights activist Emma Watson penned a powerful open letter to a woman who died after being denied an abortion. ✔ Emma Watson addressed the 71st United Nations General Assembly about the need for safety for women and minorities ✔ The actress was invited by the publication to write a letter to Savita Halappanavar, a woman who died following a septic miscarriage in 2012 ✔ Sharing their mourning and hope with the world, your family publicly supported the Together for Yes campaign


Halsey Celebrates Birthday During Romantic Trip to Italy with G-Eazy: 'Sweetness of My Life'

10/1/2018, 7:20:50 PM
The rapper also penned a loving tribute to Halsey, writing, "I love you so so so much and I always will" ✔ Halsey found somebody very special to celebrate her 24th birthday with: her boyfriend G-Eazy ✔ Leaving absolutely no doubt over the depth of his feelings, the No Limit rapper, 29, penned a gushing tribute to his lady love ✔ Sweetness of my whole damn life, she wrote alongside the image


The best family short-haul holiday deals this autumn

10/1/2018, 4:53:38 PM
AS the nights draw in and temperatures plunge, thoughts turn to escape abroad where you can catch some winter sun. Here are some of the best short-haul deals to suit families, from five-star in Cyp… ✔ With an average seasonal temperature of 15C, Marrakech is an ideal winter sun getaway, and the hotel is perfectly positioned to explore the Agdal Royal Gardens ✔ A short drive away, take in the sights and sounds of Jamaa el-Fna, the Unesco-certified market square in the old town, with its colourful spice markets and local food stalls ✔ All prices were correct at the time of publishing


The 'smart' airline seats that monitor when you go to the toilet

10/1/2018, 5:05:37 PM
Airbus revealed its 'connected cabin' concept at the airline industry event Aex Expo in Boston last week. ✔ For example, sensors embedded in the seats could relay how often a passenger goes to the lavatory, their sleeping patterns and what angle they recline their chair to ✔ And smart devices installed in ovens and beverage heaters would allow cabin crew to heat goods even when they are not in the galley area ✔ There is no word on when the cabin technology is expected to launch


Astrology expert reveals how each zodiac sign should DRESS this season

10/1/2018, 5:05:27 PM
Astrologist Jake Register, 21, explained how the 12 zodiac signs should dress to make the most out of their fall. Leather is a key fabric for Leos, according to Jake, like Lady Gaga wore in August (pictured). ✔ What if the key to a perfect fall was to combine astrology and fashion ✔ That means pairing a casual piece such as a fun band T-shirt with a flashier garment  for example, sexy leggings  and fun accessories ✔ Signs: Libras' outfits should reflect this breezy, romantic time of the year  for example with a plunging maxi dress like the one Gina Rodriguez wore earlier this month Bold: Scorpios will want to go for power outfits in bold colors, such as Jameela Jamil's bright red pantsuit, which she wore in April Libra Libras can expect to have a flirty fall cuffing season is, after all, their season


Melania Trump heading to Africa without husband Donald Trump today

10/1/2018, 5:59:43 PM
MELANIA TRUMP, 48, has set off on her solo visit to Africa today. She will visit a number of countries on the tour, all without her husband Donald Trump, 72. ✔ Getty•REUTERS 1 of 100 Melania Trump in pictures BE BEST will concentrate on three main pillars: well-being, social media use, and opioid abuse ✔ There are three main strands to the initiative: well-being, social media, and opioid abuse


Poldark hunk Aidan Turner annoyed crew by turning up late for filming

10/1/2018, 7:38:38 PM
AFTER so many series of Poldark, you’d think Aidan Turner would know what time to turn up for work. But the hunk, who plays the title character, caused headaches on set after turning up late during… ✔ Seems like Gal’s Wonder Woman powers have brushed off on Bart already ✔ In Eastenders, Ray’s efforts to win over Mel fall flat after he gets Hunter drunk and new evidence about the shooting prompts Linda to doubt Mick’s innocence ✔ Meanwhile, Sharon distances herself from Keanu, claiming she is too old for him, and Bernadette makes the mistake of meddling in Tiffany and Jagger’s relationship


I Use CBD Every Single Day, Here's Why

10/1/2018, 4:04:27 PM
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Duchess Meghan's sister apologizes but blames wedding snub for her angry insults

10/1/2018, 6:15:22 PM
Samantha Markle apologized on British TV for nasty things she's said about sister Meghan but blames rancor on not being invited to royal wedding. ✔ The Vine interview also included viewer call-ins and some of them were critical of Markle ✔ They met apprentices and took part in drills and team games before meeting this year's graduates of their royal charity project to harness the power of sport to help youths ✔ GEOFF PUGH/ AFP/Getty Images Fullscreen Last SlideNext Slide


All the Places Where You Can Get Free Food and Samples at Walt Disney World

10/1/2018, 6:13:22 PM
Get the expert guide to tasting your way through Disney parks and resorts—for free! ✔ Lou Mongello is one of the world’s leading experts in all things Walt Disney World ✔ Here, the food-obsessed Mongellowho has eaten his way across all the Disney parks, resorts and properties (in the name of research, of course)gives PEOPLE his picks for the best places to get free samples and deals on food across the parks and resorts ✔ Not sure which flavor you’d like to have in a fresh waffle cone


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