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12 Tires Car Experts Buy for Their Own Cars

Whether you're driving in extreme conditions or just running around town, you want the best tires possible. Auto pros swear...


The Most Historic Landmark in Every State

Calling all history buffs! Step back in time at one of these significant sites in each state, from Revolutionary War...


The Best Bucket List Idea in Every State

What are the best places to visit in the USA? We rounded up the top bucket list ideas for each...


18 Things Pickpockets Don’t Want You to Know

Whether you’re traveling abroad or in a crowded U.S. city, cunning pickpockets could be watching your every move. Here’s how...


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9 Things You Must Consider Before You Buy or Lease a Car Online

The option to buy or lease a car online has arrived, but consider these points before you sign on the...


17 Secrets Traffic Cops Aren’t Telling You About Avoiding a Speeding Ticket

We're not saying you should speed. But we do know a few tricks to keep you under the "radar," so...


14 NASA Sites Every Space Nerd Must Visit

Celebrate NASA's birthday by visiting any one of these Space Nerd approved sites around the United States.


The 13 Best Vacation Packages for Singles

Get some R&R while meeting other singles.

12 True Stories from the Most Haunted Forests in the World

With large, dark shadows and unidentifiable animal sounds, forests can be some of the spookiest places in the world.


15 of the Most Luxurious Train Rides Around the World

Take a step back in time and enjoy train travel the way it was meant to be on these once-in-a-lifetime...


12 Beautiful Beachfront Hotels You Can Actually Afford

Seaside bliss starting at $116 per night? Pack your bathing suit and get the vacation started with these cheap beach...


Why It’s Illegal to Take Photos of the Eiffel Tower at Night

Under current French law, distributing a photo of the Eiffel Tower at night could land you in hot water. Here's...


15 of the Best Haunted Houses in America

With the help of haunted house expert Steve Kopelman, we found the scariest spooky houses and attractions around the country.


The 24 Most Haunted Hotels in America

Planning a Halloween getaway? These hotels are possibly haunted, maybe have a dark and mystery history, and are absolutely more...


These 2 Hotel Chains Have the Worst Reputations in the Industry

Some of the choice words used in customer reviews: "sketchy" and "filthy." Yikes!


13 Secrets Only Air Traffic Controllers Know

Without air traffic controllers, airline pilots would be flying blind; here's what else only an air traffic controller knows.


21 NYC Hidden Gems Most New Yorkers Don’t Know About

From sky-high meadows to the best street food in town, these are some of the best-kept secrets in the Big...


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50 of the Spookiest Urban Legends from Every State

Whether you dismiss urban legends as children's lore or believe they're based on fact, these 50 tales will send a...


10 True Ghost Stories from the Most Haunted Places in the World

If you enjoy a real fright, these locations offer a chance to get close to some of the more grisly...



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15 Best Family Cruises the Whole Brood Will Enjoy

On-deck waterslides, go-karts, escape rooms and never-ending soft serve! The best family cruises are designed for kids—and kids at heart.


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This Is Why You Should Never Use the Hotel Hair Dryer

Gross! This will make you want to bring your own hair dryer from now on (or just go au naturale).

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The Best Atlanta Airport Restaurants to Try on Your Next Layover

Forget your actual destination. These 12 foodie hot spots at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport are the places to be.


See How Much It Cost to Fly 30 Years Ago

Hint: It's probably not what you might think.


10 Islands You Can Still Visit in Hurricane Season

Although no Caribbean destination is completely hurricane-proof, these gorgeous islands come closest to being year-round tropical paradises.


15 Packing Tips for Moving You’ll Wish You Knew Before

If the thought of packing for a move is already stressing you out, you've come to the right place. Here,...


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What It’s Really Like to Stay at the Taco Bell Hotel

When you stay at The Bell, Taco Bell's exclusive pop-hotel, guests are certainly encouraged to "live más."


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What REALLY Happens to Those Airplane Blankets and Pillows?

Comfort has a price—and it could be at the expense of your health.