Former OceanGate operations director David Lochridge, who labeled the experimental submersible Titan unsafe prior to its last, deadly voyage, told U.S. Coast Guard investigators on Tuesday about a previous mission in which he clashed with CEO Stockton Rush that ended badly. Lochridge, who was responsible for the safety of all crew and training pilots, said he was the only qualified …
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A woman who took a part-time job in another country is crediting the experience as the ideal work-life balance. Sirirat Nensewicz is a 27-year-old who recently spent two months on Pumpkin Island off the coast of Queensland, Australia. The content creator told SWNS that she worked for 24 hours each week —cleaning, gardening and bartending around the island’s eco-resort. US …
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Airbnb is offering guests a unique opportunity to stay in a repurposed chopper in Brooksville, Florida. Six guests can spend nights in a Chinook CH-47D helicopter that sits in the Moto Ranch at Withlacoochee State Forest. “This iconic ‘choppa’ with the modern amenities of home, cannot be found anywhere else in the world,” says the Airbnb listing. FROM A CAR …
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The likeness of Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore was officially dedicated on this day in history on Sept. 17, 1937. Serving as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 to 1865, Abraham Lincoln led the country through some of its darkest years. He is considered by many scholars to be the greatest president our nation has had, according …
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The British government has rolled out a new requirement for travelers hoping to visit the country. An “Electronic Travel Authorization” (ETA) has been implemented that digitizes tourists’ requests to visit the country while paying a fee of about $13. “Everyone wishing to travel to the U.K. – except British and Irish citizens – will need permission to travel in advance …
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A woman who purchased a seat in the front row on an airplane has gone viral after revealing that she ended up sitting in the opposite direction, facing the entire cabin and her fellow passengers. Jess Smith, @jesssmith_36, posted a video on TikTok which has reached 15 million views. Smith captured herself in the video looking uncomfortable as she stared …
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Travel stirs the soul and motivates the muse of even the most inartful explorers. “People don’t take trips . . . trips take people,” proclaimed author John Steinbeck, who famously captured rough times on the road from the Oklahoma Dust Bowl to golden California in his 1939 novel “The Grapes of Wrath.” New lavish landscapes, first-time flavors and curious cultures …
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A woman who said she’s getting married in December took to Reddit to ask if she was in the wrong for feeling frustrated with one of her bridesmaids and her complaints. In the “r/Wedding” subreddit, the user said her bridesmaid had been complaining about her upcoming bachelorette trip for weeks. “She does have to travel, but I picked a location …
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You likely want to be cozy while flying for hours at a time, but some airlines have restrictions on how far travelers can go to increase their comfort. Social media users on TikTok have shared experiences of flying with fellow passengers who have taken off their socks on commercial flights. The videos have led many to call for education on …
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Seeing the Northern Lights in the sky is a bucket list item for many. With the right conditions, and if you are in a prime viewing location, you may be able to scratch that item off your list. There are many international destinations that are popular places to go to see the Northern Lights, but there are plenty of places …
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