Today, there’s a lucrative opportunity on eBags.  You can combine a coupon code and a cashback portal to receive 40% off a group of items. The eBags coupon code:  to get 25% off plus free shipping, apply the code: IMRTCB119 You can also go through the link directly on this web page …
Read More »How to Tell If an Air Marshal Is on Your Flight
In my entire flight history, there’s only been one time I was 100% sure an air marshall was on my flight. Â Mostly because the air marshal identified himself during an altercation. Â (It sounds more exciting than it actually was). However, there have been times when IÂ strongly believed there was an …
Read More »First Responders Free Little Fox with Face Stuck in Storm Drain Grate
Continuing with the theme of awwww-dorable cuteness, a fox in distress was saved by first responders in Grafton, MA. I don’t normally write on something like this, but it was a heartwarming moment that broke up some of the tension in the air for me here in Boston. (It could …
Read More »What Star Wars Can Teach Us About Economics
One of my favorite economists wrote a post dissecting the economics of Star Wars. A fav economics analyzing a fav movie franchise = win. He makes some interesting points about what people’s actions in Star Wars tell us about value-creation–that sometimes you can create value without creating anything. Â Merely identifying …
Read More »Fly to Europe on Delta for Only $498 (roundtrip) and $611 from *West Coast* on Air France
The amazing flight deals to Europe continue!  And more people are jumping in the game. Tiff just passed on this deal from Cheap DFW: Delta and SkyTeam partners have round-trip flights from Dallas (DFW/DAL) to Munich (MUC) or Frankfurt, Germany (FRA) for $498, with a connection. Flights from December to March …
Read More »Someone “Hacked” Air Traffic Control and Told a Plane to Land, Bringing Whips on Airplanes, and Getting $4 as a Check-in Amenity
This is crazy. Someone managed to get themselves onto the air traffic control line and told a plane to land. The plane also responded to the instructions. In addition, they contacted air traffic control and declared an emergency aboard an aircraft. View from the Wing has all the details on this …
Read More »Ryanair Offering One Million Flights for ~$10 Each Way
Ryanair is currently offering one million flights for about ten dollars American each way.  The only catch?  You need to fly Ryanair. From the Evening Standard: Included in Ryanair’s flash flight sale are cheap tickets to destinations in Ireland and Spain – including Alicante, Cork and Shannon. But if you …
Read More »This Post is Full of Cute Puppy Pictures
I think we can all use some puppy pictures right about now.  So, this post is full of cute puppy pictures.  Adorable, adorable puppies. Yes, there’s no other substance. Vine will be deeply missed. This was by far my favorite one. 14/10 https://t.co/roqIxCvEB3 — WeRateDogsâ„¢ (@dog_rates) October 27, 2016 This …
Read More »Which Car Rental Places Mark-up Fuel Prices the Least (and the Most)
I’ll admit it.  I’ve returned a car without refueling it.  Sometimes I’ve been shocked at my credit card bill.  Other times, pleasantly surprised. It turns out that car rental places really, really vary in what they charge to refill your car. (One car rental place waived my refueling fee when …
Read More »How to Easily Get Coupon and Cashback Deals on Everything You Buy Online
There are so many things you can do to get deals, but most methods take a lot of time and effort. Â This post is a guide to getting great deals with the littlest amount of effort possible. First, if you are into getting the absolute best deal possible no matter …
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