For those living in the northern hemisphere, we’ve entered the time of year commonly referred to as seasonal depression. The sun goes down sometime mid-afternoon. The beautiful fall colors have wilted to uniform shades of brown, and temperatures have dropped. With much of the country going into a second lockdown, even the holidays aren’t the …
Approximately 80 percent of Americans who are planning to travel for the holiday season are going on a road trip, according to a recent survey by the American Automobile Association. Americans are once again looking for the thrill of going out onto the open road. They seem to favor it over other travel options such as cruises and …
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“In a hole in the ground there lived a hobbit.” These are the famous opening words to British author J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved book The Hobbit, which would eventually expand to the world-famous The Lord of the Rings saga. As anyone who’s read the book knows, the hobbit hole of Bilbo Baggins is a nice place. …
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With bulbous steel-and-glass towers, funnel-like hangars, and a rippling roof dotted with cupolas and patches of greenery, it looks like something out of a science fiction movie. But this structure could leave the realm of fiction and become Japan’s first commercial spaceport. Not only that, the whole building complex would float on water. This is …
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All of us grow up listening to stories about the Great pyramids of Egypt and the luxurious life of the kings and queens. So if you have decided to visit Egypt this year, this is certainly a decision that you will never regret. If you have gone through several articles already, you must have got …
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The lost city of Atlantis is more than just an underappreciated animated movie from the early aughts; it’s a mythical idea that exists around the world. Great floods are common in myths, as is the notion of an idyllic island of peace and prosperity just sinking into the ocean. But there are places worldwide that …
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If you travel a lot, or really at all, you know that different places have different vibes. Some vibes are not great, while others are downright snotty. And these are the snobbiest cities in the US. Snobby is “defined” as households with a high median income, high median home price, residents with a college income, …
Architecture is arguably one of the most transformative sectors of the economy; it has morphed tremendously over the years due to several factors such as culture and technology. Commercial architecture, in particular, has seen countless shifts and continues to receive more refinement as business owners look to capitalize on every opportunity that can maximize their …
I’ve worked some unpleasant jobs before. Boring, endless jobs where I’d think, I’d give anything to get out of here. Even for a few hours to escape the interminable boredom of hourly employment. Three MTA workers actually did something with those feelings, converting a storeroom beneath Grand Central Station into a “man-cave.” The room, which …
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If you’ve been keeping an eye on the CDC website the past week, you might have a mild case of whiplash. They’ve changed their stance on how COVID transmits, which may or may not be airborne. It’s also hard to figure out if it’s safe to fly. A new Washington Post article investigates the CDC …