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8 Things to Know About Using Uber in Las Vegas
Late last year, Uber launched service in Las Vegas, and as of December you can even get picked up at the airport, avoiding the sometimes hours-long wait for taxicabs. But like most things in Vegas,…
Man lives in synagogue for 10 years
Jihad Al-Mohammed in his home in Saida. When he moved in, the centuries-old building was abandoned, but it used to be a Jewish synagogue. Credit: Rebecca CollardThe Lebanese civil war had just come…
Happy #605Day, South Dakota!
THE ONLY AREA CODE in the state of South Dakota is 605, which makes June 5th (6/05) the perfect day to celebrate The Mount Rushmore State. And, while there may only be a single area code, there are…
Scientists are Close to Discovering a Cure for Jet Lag
After a 20-hour flight that takes you across 10 time zones, the last thing you want to talk about is science. But science may be the very thing that saves you from impending jet lag.While scientist…
Bother someone from Mammoth Lakes
1. Ask for a local’s discount when you’re not a local.This is the best way to piss one of us off. No, the fact that you pay property taxes on your second home to Mono County doesn&rsquo…
A simple cup of tea can mean a lot on the island of Lesbos
EARLIER THIS YEAR, journalist Katherine Whittaker visited the Greek island of Lesbos, a place that’s been inundated with refugees fleeing Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.I asked her to…
Qatar and Delta Clash (Again) After A380 Can’t Find a Big Enough Gate in Atlanta
Yesterday Qatar Airways flew its inaugural flight to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) on the airline’s A380 without incident — until it couldn’t find a gate …
United Unveils New Polaris International Business Class
When United invited us to an event at Gotham Hall in New York City, we knew a big reveal was in store. After all, since CEO Oscar Munoz has taken charge, we’ve heard quite a bit about changes…
Chinese cliff students
ATULE’ER IS A SMALL VILLAGE IN THE Chinese Sichuan province. It sits on top of a cliff at an altitude of 4,600 feet, and is home to a mere 400 people. Because it is so small, it doesn’t…