November, 2016

• 7 November

  Snake on a Plane: Large Snake Falls from Overhead Compartment on Plane

  

  A large snake fell out of the overhead compartment on a flight from Torreon to Mexico City yesterday. In what appears to be a take on the famous Samuel L. Jackson film (and also channeling Indiana Jones), the snake tried to make a break for it before being contained. From …

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• 7 November

  Did Someone Get Kicked Off a Flight for Being a Trump Supporter?

  

  When perusing the web today, I started seeing articles about a woman who was kicked off a flight for being a Trump supporter.  This didn’t seem quite right to me, primarily because I don’t see politics intersecting with everyday air travel much. Flight attendants seem to care more about whether …

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• 7 November

  These Pills Will Make You Poop Glitter

  

  A conversation I was having about the latest thing Moxie has (literally) gotten into reminded me of this interesting product. For the low cost of $10, you too can have poop that sparkles. (Read also: How glitter can be mistaken for bomb residue at airport security). Although the product insists …

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• 7 November

  Fly to Milan, Italy for only $486 on American Airlines

  

  The great fare sales to Europe continue.  You can fly to Milan, Italy on American Airlines for only $486 from Miami. I’m currently pricing this one out for myself potentially. I’ve been planning an Italy trip with my mom, but this may be too soon for that.  Even still, I’m …

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• 7 November

  Get The Hunger Games: Complete 4 Film Collection [Blu-ray + Digital HD] for Only $25

  

  There’s a great deal going for The Hunger Games: Complete 4 Film Collection [Blu-ray + Digital HD].  You can get all four movies (plus two discs of special features) for just $25 through Amazon’s Deal of the Day. It comes with over fourteen hours of special features if you are …

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• 7 November

  Fly from the US to Sweden for Only ~$440 on United

  

  Here’s yet another great European fare.  You can fly to Stockholm, Sweden for only about $440 on United Airlines. From the Flight Deal: Valid for travel on the outbound in early December or January, 2017 – March, 2017. A 7 day minimum stay is required. Availability is limited. Must purchase …

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• 7 November

  Man Tries to Catch Flight by Claiming There’s a Bomb on Board

  

  Recently, I’ve written on a few instances of outlandish, drunk behavior in the air.  It’s easy to know what the passenger is thinking because, well, they aren’t. They’re drunk. But there are times when I can’t even begin to imagine what could have possibly led someone to believe something was a …

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• 6 November

  Why Few People Have *Actually* Died in Flight

  

  I was reading through a discussion on deaths in flight when I came across a very interesting point someone made. Now, I don't exactly know what I decided to go down this morbid rabbit hole, but it's quite fascinating. There are only a few people in history who have actually died in flight.

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• 6 November

  Fly from the US to Shanghai, China for Only ~$400

  

  Delta has a great deal on flights to Shanghai, China.  You can fly there from Portland for only $423. This deal is:  Valid for travel on the outbound until early December. Must purchase at least 3 days in advance of departure Read more: http://www.theflightdeal.com/2016/11/06/delta-423-portland-shanghai-china-roundtrip-including-all-taxes/#ixzz4PGAyp4uM I subscribe to the Flight Deals …

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• 6 November

  The Penguin Cheating Scandal that Has Shocked the World

  

  Imagine you are a penguin, coming home from a long day in the office–only to find your wife-penguin shacked up with another. This is the situation that faced one of our flippered friends recently.  This penguin–let’s call him Franklin–Franklin arrived home to find his home was no longer his and his wife …

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