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Australia Passes Law Protecting Workers’ Right to Log Off at the End of the Day
Australia is making changes to ensure employees are truly “off” from work during off hours.
The 10 Airports With the Most TSA Complaints
UpgradedPoints analyzed how often travelers complained about issues regarding TSA PreCheck, the mishandling of luggage, and more at the most popular airports in the United States.
Why Does the U.S. Highway System Use Two Different Fonts?
Attentive drivers will notice more than one kind of typeface during their travels.
8 of the Hardest Restaurants to Get Into In the U.S.
Contacting the restaurant a few months (or a year) out, calling relentlessly, or stopping by in case of no-shows might do the trick.
A Brief History of Leaf-Peeping
From Henry David Thoreau's 'Autumnal Tints' to the origins of the term 'leaf-peeper.'
National Parks Now Let Visitors Set Alerts for Online Reservations
Want to snatch a camping spot at Yosemite before they’re gone? The new availability alert feature on Recreation.gov can help.
What It’s Like at the Real-Life ‘Gates of Hell’ in Turkmenistan
Watch an explorer share what it's like to descend into the Darvaza Gas Crater, also known as the “Gates of Hell.”
Every Country's Favorite Ice Cream Flavor, Mapped
Find out each country's go-to ice cream flavor.
The World’s 15 Most Walking-Friendly Cities
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This Is the Most Coveted Seat on a Flight, According to a New Survey
The most desirable seat combines more space and a quick exit.
The 10 Most (and Least) Pet-Friendly Cities
Want to live in a really pet-friendly city? Head to Tucson, Arizona.
9 of the Best Trees for Spectacular Fall Foliage
Trees like aspens, sugar maples, and black gums are known for their vibrant fall foliage.
Why Do Hawaiian Soda Cans Have Ridges Around the Top?
Sodas in the Aloha State look a little different from what you’re probably used to.
Making Waves: A Page-Turning History of the Beach Read
There’s no tradition more satisfying than cracking open a good book on a sandy beach. Here’s how it all started.
The World’s 15 Best College Cities
Ithaca, New York, has a lot of offer college students. As do Amsterdam, Netherlands and Edinburgh, Scotland.
11 of the Best Leaf-Peeping Destinations in the U.S.
New England's fall foliage is legendary, and for good reason. But Texas, Oregon, and Minnesota have lovely locales for leaf-peeping, too.
8 Misconceptions About Africa
Stereotypes about the diverse continent abound.
7-Eleven Is Bringing Its Japanese-Style Convenience Stores to the U.S.
People in the U.S. won't have to admire Japan's incredible 7-Elevens from afar anymore.
15 Monumental Facts About the Eiffel Tower
On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower—which was built as an entrance arch for the World's Fair—opened to the public.
Who Was General Tso, and What Does He Have to Do with Chicken?
The most popular Chinese takeout dish in the U.S. is a sweet, spicy, saucy chicken entree named after a famous Hunanese general who actually preferred pork.
13 Facts About Notre-Dame Cathedral
The 800-plus-year-old Parisian cathedral has centuries of French history built into its stone. Here are 13 things you might not know about it.
France Opens Its First Cheese Museum
Paris's new Musée du Fromage features a working dairy, a taste-testing station, and a gift shop.
This Popular Trader Joe’s Seasoning Is Illegal in South Korea
Travelers arriving in South Korea from the U.S. have had a Trader Joe's staple confiscated from their bags.