Maryland, “America in Miniature,” possesses a remarkable array of experiences that attract history buffs, nature lovers, foodies and adventure seekers alike. Although the state is geographically small on the map, Maryland appears expansive due to its diverse landscape and abundance of activities. With well-known cities like Baltimore and its Inner Harbor, as well as museums, theaters and art galleries in …
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Missouri museum achieves world record for largest gathering of people with underwear on their heads
A museum in Missouri recently broke a Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest gathering of people with underwear on their head. The City Museum in St. Louis, Missouri, wanted to commemorate “314 Day” this year with flair. As a nod to its town’s area code, 314, the museum hosted an event on March 14 and decided to shoot …
Read More »'Hush vacations' trend as remote workers slip off for travel getaways without telling the boss
Remote workers seem to have lots of perks these days, including a commute-less job, a favorable work-life balance and the ability to save on a business wardrobe and other previously needed requirements for jobs. But beyond saving time and money in a remote arrangement, some workers are finding new ways to stretch the work-at-home privilege by taking days off without …
Read More »What to pack in your backpack for a trip to the amusement park
A day at the theme park in the summer can bring hours of fun for the whole family, unless you are carrying a backpack stuffed almost to its breaking point. If that’s the case, a day of fun can quickly turn into one of exhaustion and frustration. It’s vital when packing your bag for the day to only bring the …
Read More »'Top Thrill 2' roller coaster at Cedar Point closes indefinitely just days after long-awaited opening
The long-awaited re-imagining of Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster known as Top Thrill 2 closed indefinitely just days after it officially opened to the public. “Top Thrill 2 is currently experiencing an extended closure as Zamperla (the ride’s manufacturer) completes a mechanical modification to the ride’s vehicles,” said Cedar Point in a May 12 press release that was …
Read More »John Wayne's lifelong leading role as American patriot celebrated at Fort Worth museum
A legendary American actor’s love affair with the United States is retold today in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. John Wayne: an American Experience opened in Dec. 2020 in the Forth Worth Stockyards. The museum is devoted to the life of the legendary film star, national icon and unabashed patriot. The museum sits in a perfect location for the …
Read More »Dog mom spends $900 taking her pup on month-long European vacation across Italy: ‘Great companion’
A pet owner is making sure her dog gets the royal treatment wherever they travel. Catherine Sophie, 23, of Glasgow, Scotland, recently took a month-long vacation — with her dog. Teddy is a three-year-old Maltese and a “great companion,” said Sophie, when it comes to traveling. CANADIAN ‘INFLUENCER DOG’ TRAVELS THE WORLD, LIVES LUXURIOUS LIFE WITH 75-PIECE WARDROBE WORTH $2,500 …
Read More »Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'
Reims, France, boasts the best of European travel condensed into a single little city. It’s the home of crowned kings, Christian faith, Gothic majesty and luminescent wine. It’s also where a sad, weary world toasted the defeat of Adolf Hitler and his evil National Socialist German Workers Party in World War II. COLUMBIA’S FORMER PRESIDENT DWIGHT EISENHOWER WARNED THE WORLD …
Read More »These 5 NYC tourist sites prove lasting popularity of 'Friends' TV sitcom
“The Last One” aired on May 6, 2004. Young adults around the world felt the loss. It was the final episode of “Friends,” the wildly popular sitcom that portrayed the lives of six 20-somethings in search of love and meaning in New York City. With humor and heartbreak, slapstick and sympathy, the TV series shared tales of Chandler (played by …
Read More »John and Annie Glenn Museum houses roots of life, and love, that reached for the stars
The roots of a heroic American life that grew to reach the heavens are found in New Concord, Ohio. The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. “This is where John Glenn spent his formative years,” Hope Neal, assistant director of the museum, told Fox News Digital. AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ: …
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