The United States is filled with spots where you can see a beautiful array of colors painted across the sky in an unforgettable sunset. Watching a sunset before a camping trip under the stars, with a drink in hand at a rooftop bar or perhaps at the end of a scenic hike are relaxing ways to end the day. Below …
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Tabasco put spice in American life: Here's the surprising origin of Louisiana heat
Tabasco is one of the world’s most recognizable condiments, the name of the Louisiana hot sauce alone a synonym for tongue-singing spice. The odd origin of the all-American hot sauce, however, defies its familiarity or the spicy sass associated with food born on the bayou. Tabasco was first imagined in 1868 by a Maryland banker named Edmund McIlhenhy. ISRAEL’S FAVORITE …
Read More »How to turn your iPhone into instant foreign language translator
In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate across language barriers is more important than ever. Apple has recognized this need and, in a recent iOS update, introduced a nifty feature that allows you to translate languages instantly without even opening the Translate app. This feature utilizes the “Dynamic Island,” a pill-shaped area at the top of the iPhone screen …
Read More »Driving dangers: 9 top distractions that contribute to accidents, according to experts
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month — a good time to be mindful about potential hazards on the road. Laura Adams, senior analyst with Aceable, an Austin, Texas-based driver education company, told Fox News Digital that distracted driving poses “significant risks,” contributing to about 3,000 deaths per year. “Understanding the most common driving distractions, adopting proactive measures to avoid them …
Read More »'Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona' is one American community's route to revival
Jackson Browne was a rising singer-songwriter in 1972 when he penned one of the most memorable lines in American music history. “Well I’m standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona / And such a fine sight to see,” he wrote in the second verse of “Take It Easy.” Just about every American of a certain vintage can easily recite a …
Read More »New Hampshire set to receive $20M grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls following major flooding
New Hampshire is getting a $20 million federal grant to help reconstruct coastal seawalls eroded by storms and flooding and received a disaster aid declaration to recuperate costs from a storm in January, officials said Monday. The grant, announced by Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt at Rye Harbor State Park, will help bolster stone barriers along Route 1A in North …
Read More »5 great tips for planning your next travel getaway
Are you gearing up for your next big adventure but dreading the daunting task of planning? Worry not. We’ve got the ultimate travel toolkit to make organizing your journey a total breeze. From finding the best flight deals with Kayak to snagging that perfect window seat via ExpertFlyer, we’re diving into the top travel resources that savvy globetrotters swear by. …
Read More »'Crazy plane lady' Tiffany Gomas comes out as 'anti-woke' with bikini-and-beer pic
The Texas woman who became famous after having an outburst on a plane last year seemingly came out as conservative-leaning on X this week. Tiffany Gomas, who was dubbed “Crazy plane lady” last summer after her July 2 flare-up went viral on social media, publicized her “anti-woke” views on X. On Wednesday, Gomas posted a mirror selfie of herself wearing …
Read More »Greece sightseeing travel guide: Ancient ruins, rugged mountains, Mediterranean waters
Greece has long been a wildly popular tourist destination for Americans and Europeans alike. Here are a few must-see places to consider when planning your trip to the capital, Athens, and Greece’s rugged mountains and numerous islands. The Acropolis Towering over Athens, the Acropolis and its iconic Parthenon, is arguably the most revered tourist site in Greece. GREECE TRAVEL GUIDE: …
Read More »TSA screening dog 'Messi' retires from duty after surprise last 'hit'
One Transportation Security Agency employee had the retirement send-off of a lifetime: an 8-year-old labrador retriever named Messi.Messi is a passenger-screening canine for the TSA at Reagan National Airport outside Washington, D.C. who “enjoys watching airplanes and playing in the grass at nearby Gravelly Point,” per a press release.The labrador’s favorite activity is “playing with a tennis ball after a …
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