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Can You Wear a Fitbit One Through Airport Security?

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I own a Fitbit and I love it.  It has taught me that I don’t walk nearly as much as I assume I do when traveling, and has even inspired me to purchase a treadmill desk. A lot of travel folk added me when I first posted about having a …

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So… How Long Do Those Oxygen Masks Things Actually Last?

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If anything has been drilled into me from all the pre-flight instructions I’ve received, it’s that if the oxygen mask falls down, I should place it over my head.  I should then tug to ensure the oxygen is flowing (though it won’t inflate).  After securing my own mask, I should …

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Where to Find the World’s Tallest Air Traffic Control Towers

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Admit it.  You’ve never wondered this before.  But now you kind of do.  Believe it or not, the United States has some of the tallest air traffic control towers in the world–but the USA does not ultimately come out on top. The winner? Bangkok. Air traffic control towers are tall. …

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