The sun, the moon and the Earth will all align in a North American solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Millions of Americans from Texas to Maine, who are in the path of totality, will be able to experience the atmospheric moment at its peak. The eclipse could last up to four minutes. Another eclipse will not occur again until …
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Imagine, just for a second, stepping into a world where space travel isn’t just for astronauts, but for everyone, including you. Now, picture the Sierra Space’s Dream Chaser spaceplane and its Shooting Star cargo module, all lit up in soft blue lights at NASA’s Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky, Ohio. This isn’t just some cool tech on display; it’s …
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A first look at How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk has been released. This is one of five worlds that’s part of Universal Epic Universe, scheduled to open in 2025. Prior to this announcement, Universal had only released details about Celestial Park, which serves as an entry point to all the other worlds, while still hosting rides, …
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While it may be incredibly tempting to have a “go with the flow” mindset like the rest of your vacation, your technology definitely should not be compromised while traveling. Much like we would advise against using public hot spots, hopping onto a public Wi-Fi on-board or at your destination is not always worth the risk. Not all cruise lines are …
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A poll from Monmouth University has found the number of adult U.S. citizens who would choose to live in another country if possible has tripled. The latest national Monmouth University Poll, released on Wednesday, noted the skyrocketing desire to leave the U.S. among adults. Approximately 34% of respondents to the poll said they “would like to settle in another country” …
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Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, the world’s most famous fall beer bash, first germinated in the cool brewing season of spring. And the best place to taste its original, strong, amber-colored beer is not in Bavaria in autumn. It’s here in the United States 12 months a year. SPINACH SALESMAN POPEYE REMAINS EFFECTIVE NEARLY A CENTURY AFTER HIS DEBUT “There are …
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The stunning cherry trees of Washington, D.C., a gift from Japan that blossom spectacularly each spring in a cherished symbol of renewal, were planted by first lady Helen Herron Taft and other dignitaries on this day in history, March 27, 1912. “The blossoms are officially in peak bloom!” the National Cherry Blossom Festival enthused in an online announcement Thursday, marking …
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Two friends made a man’s day after taking him on a helicopter ride as a “thank you” for his hard work. Paige Goldstein and Chantel Wright are in their 20s and currently traveling the world while working remotely. The pair, who are right now living in Cape Town, South Africa, were chatting with their apartment’s security guard, a man named …
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Which stars of stage and screen were born in the month of March? Which iconic American brand has an informal name for one of its products? Which country blessed the American people with a particularly beautiful gift — and which city houses a popular hall of fame location? Dive into these and other fun questions in this newest American Culture …
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A Florida man on an American Airlines flight was put in a headlock, removed from the aircraft and arrested after he called fellow passengers “blue-eyed white devils” and threatened to “take this plane down with all you motherf—ers on it.” Shail Patel, 29, was drunk when he boarded the flight from Tampa to Philadelphia on Tuesday and began “antagonizing passengers, …
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