Top Ten Reasons that Road Trips Rock
gadling.com — Road trips make the journey the adventure. The act of being in the car, seeing the sights and not having to rush becomes your trip. The destination is secondary. They should be celebrated. To all of you whimsical travelers who have ever made a mix tape specifically for a road trip, this one's for you. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More…
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Adam Lambert sings the 2012 theme song, “Time for Miracles” view!
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Flu Threat Looms As Mecca Readies For Pilgrims
npr.org — The H1N1 virus is a major concern for Saudi Arabian authorities, who are gearing up to host millions of Muslims on the annual pilgrimage to Mecca. Health officials are making recommendations and monitoring pilgrims, but otherwise can do little to mitigate the virus' spread. (Submitted by badqat) More…
Finding Parking in Miami Can be a Matter of Life or Death
miaminewtimes.com — Though old-timers will tell you parking in this city was once a breeze, rampant development and a scheming homeless contingent have turned securing a spot into a Mad Max-esque adventure. Finding a spot usually isn't violent — but nowadays it's rarely boring. (Submitted by vtbarrera) More…
Take a Bow Atlanta, You're the Most Toxic City in America
greenbiz.com — Forbes has ranked the 40 largest metro areas to determine the most, and least, toxic cities in the United States. Atlanta and Detroit were named the dirtiest, while Las Vegas and Sacramento rank among the cleanest. (Submitted by hbyrne) More…
The World’s 18 Strangest Bridges: Gallery
popularmechanics.com — Some bridges are engineered with nothing but utility in mind—for them, aesthetic design is secondary to safety and longevity. But advances in design software and construction materials have given bridge architects opportunities to focus on designs that impress, while keeping function in mind. Here are some of our favorite unusual bridges. (Submitted by mmaine) More…
New Disney Ship: Virtual Portholes, 765' long Water Coaster
abcnews.go.com — The ship's water coaster, called the AquaDuck, will send a two-person raft on a flume ride around the perimeter of the ship's top deck, propelled up and down by water blasters. One loop of the ride juts 13 feet over the side of the ship, 150 feet above the ocean. The ride will take 90 seconds and will accommodate anyone 48 inches or taller. (Submitted by bossm4n) More…
Ex-Pilot Lives in Brazilian Airport After Being Dumped
travel.aol.com — A 46-year old German citizen has taken temporary refuge at the airport terminal in Campianas, Brazil after finding himself out of money and down on his luck, reports the Associated Press on October 29th. According to airport employees, Heinz Muller allegedly flew to Rio de Janeiro on October 2nd for a romantic rendezvous with a local women he met.. (Submitted by MarkBrent) More…
Bizarre Bubbles Invade the Ocean Floor
environmentalgraffiti.com — Bunches of grapes grown in a radioactive environment? The genetically modified eggs of some strange unidentified marine species? Or a fungal growth that would call for a hasty trip to the doctor? Nothing of the sort. It’s stunningly beautiful bubble coral, and once we saw it we simply had to blog about it. Don you’re dark glasses... (Submitted by biofriendlyblog) More…
Manhattan of the Desert: Yemen’s Ancient Mud Skycraper City
environmentalgraffiti.com — Some might assume it to be a mirage. Rising out of the desert in the South Arabian Peninsula, ancient high-rise apartment buildings made of mud meet the eye. Centuries before the modern age of skyscrapers dawned in Chicago and New York, the Middle East had its own skyscraper city – the oldest on earth. This is Shibam in Yemen, a place..... (Submitted by alanocu) More…
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