Low Ryanair Jet Blows Roof Tiles, Puts 82 Yr-Old in Hospital
gadling.com — Apparently, a Ryanair jet flew so low over her house, that it actually blew roofing tiles off the roof. One villager told the local paper that she actually had to duck when the plane came in for its landing at the local Lübeck-Blankensee airport. (Submitted by MarkBrent) More…
Children starve in parched southern Madagascar
latimes.com — As temperatures rise, drought, crop failure and deforestation have combined to create a crisis of malnutrition. Madagascar's rainfall has decreased 10% in the last 50 years, its temp has risen 10% and it has lost 90% of its forests. 1.5 million people have inadequate food because of prolonged drought -- 250,000 of them children younger than 5. (Submitted by naturalpapa) More…
Hong Kong Citizens Are Living in Cages... Literally
weirdasianews.com — Hong Kong is a vibrant city chock-full of people — so much so that the quality of life for those at the bottom tier is atrocious. And I’m not talking about, “Oh my goodness, I have to share a bathroom with my brother and sister.” I’m talking about up to 18 strangers being smashed into a tiny 625 square foot flat with just one toilet to share. (Submitted by Burento) More…
Five ways Wal-mart in China is way different than America
gadling.com — What ensued was an overstimulating experience that was probably far worse than bargaining away a chilly afternoon. Following are five observations I made on the differences between Wal-mart in China and the U.S., though I'm sure there are many more. (Submitted by BaddBrainz) More…
5 Common Travel Scams Exposed
tripbase.com — We all enjoy going on vacation. Taking that welcome break from standard everyday life in order to maybe go abroad and relax in a different environment to what we’re used to. However, there are always those out there seeking to ruin it for us in order to make a quick buck for themselves. (Submitted by NewsFeed) More…
California Nudists Refuse to Put Clothes On
travel.aol.com — California beachgoers were officially stripped of their right to bathe nude this past October, but many naturalists are refusing to cover up. Here's the skinny: For more than 30 years, the far south end of San Onofre State Beach has been a hot spot for those who prefer to spend a day at the coast and leave sans tan lines. The 1,000-foot stretch... (Submitted by legofanboy) More…
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