July, 2016

• 4 July

  Jack Hanna and a Flamingo Got Stuck Going Through Airport Turnstile at the Same Time (seriously!)

  

  Okay, I seriously cannot stop laughing.  Jack Hanna learned the hard way why only one person (or bird) should go through the turnstile at one time. Jack Hanna landed at the Ohio State University Airport after the terminal itself had closed back in 2007.  The only way to exit was through …

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• 4 July

  These Simple Luggage Tags Will Keep Your Bags From Being Lost

  

  These luggage tags are a really smart idea and I had never thought of them before. Whenever I pack a checked bag, I make sure to put a detailed itinerary inside.  I include where I will be, the dates I will be there, and contact numbers along the journey.  But …

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• 4 July

  Adorable Ducklings Rescued from Airport Storm Drain

  

  An eagle-eyed traveler spotted something unusual–10 ducklings in the Norfolk Airport storm drain!  Apparently, while their mother was able to pass over the grate, they all fell in when they followed. I missed this story when it first came out, but through some cute-animal-binge-viewing today, came across it. While their …

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• 4 July

  What Is the Most Patriotic Tourist Attraction in the United States?

  

  If you had asked me, I would have guessed the Liberty Bell, but that didn’t even make the list! According to a poll done by USA Today, the most patriotic tourist attraction in the United States is the site of the Boston Tea Party. I can see that.  After all, …

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• 4 July

  Sloth Poses for Selfie in Adorable Travel Pic

  

  Proof that sloths are the cutest things ever, a sloth struck a pose while a man used a selfie stick to capture a photo of the adorable creature. A few years back, a monkey stole a tourist’s camera and snapped a selfie, inadvertently creating a legal storm. Copyright allows artists protection …

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• 3 July

  This Actually Exists: A Champagne Bong to Help with Chugging Bubbly

  

  In the realm of things I didn’t know could actually exist, Champagne bongs are a thing.  What is a champagne bong?  Well, I’ll tell you. Known to the hip as “Champbongs”, this product will help you chug that bottle of sparkling.  I wish I were kidding. The Champagne Bong From …

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• 3 July

  Weird Delta Bug Making Flights 10x More Expensive

  

  Detroit Free Press is reporting some insane pricing coming out of Delta flights.  What a strange Delta error. For example: A search on Friday for flights from San Francisco to Detroit for Aug. 27 to Sept. 2 showed the non-stop coach fare was $13,735 round-trip — more than $7,000 each way. First class was showing more than …

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• 3 July

  Teen Genius Creates “Lawyer Robot” that Successfully Argued Its Way Out of 160,000 Tickets

  

  A robot lawyer?  A 19-year old has created a lawyer-bot that will go to bat for you when you have a parking ticket.  Right now, it only works in New York and London, but he’s quickly working on rolling it out to other cities. The bot, which automatically generates appeal …

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• 2 July

  Man Covertly Puts Up Fake Animal Facts Signs in Zoo

  

  A man decided to go around the Los Angeles Zoo, placing fake facts at the habitats of different Los Angeles Zoo animals.  Thanks to him, I’ve learned a lot about flamingos and other zoo animals. According to BoredPanda: California-based comedic genius obviousplant has recently pranked the public once again by …

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• 2 July

  Starbucks Grande Frappuccinos Only $3 During Holiday Weekend (limited times)

  

  Get your Starbucks Frappuccinos on!  Starting today through Monday, Starbucks is offering discounted Grande Frappuccinos during limited hours each day. For $3, you can try some of their new flavors, including a Caramel Waffle Cone Frappuccino and a S’mores Frappuccino.  Of course, their entire selection is available as well. Stop in between 12-3pm for …

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