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New life for a Boeing 727, now a luxury hotel in South Africa

In the northern part of South Africa, a Boeing 727 found itself engaged in a long overland journey. A...

June 21, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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Airbnb has a Mr. Wolf team to fix the messes that happen in its apartments

All movie buffs will know Mr. Wolf, played by a fantastic Harvey Keitel, aka the man who "solves problems" in Pulp...

June 19, 2021

3 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

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Welcome to Perth, Australia's prank that made the rounds on the web

Flights are resuming with some frequency, and some people are taking the opportunity to give and treat themselves to a good laugh. È...

June 18, 2021

3 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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Blue Origin, auction concluded: $28 million for a space trip with Jeff Bezos

Auction concluded. Blue Origin, a space company created by Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon, awarded the "golden ticket."....

June 16, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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New York, here's the first beach: it will rise above a landfill

Manhattan will have its first beach, a sandy stretch that is part of a major project that will totally change the landscape...

June 10, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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Influencer pretends to fly Emirates business class and gets caught

Oceane El Himer, French model and reality star, drew international attention for a photo taken on a flight...

June 10, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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US, passenger weight is a problem: proposal is revolutionary

A Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) circular provided for passengers to be weighed before boarding flights....

June 5, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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American Express Shop, a store without checkouts and lines: where it is and what it sells

American Express launches a new direct service to its members. A physical store with exclusive access, full of benefits and...

May 31, 2021

2 min by Luca Incoronato - 4 years ago

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A spiral staircase to look at the sea "from the sky" opens in Denmark on May 21

An excellent opportunity to take advantage of the new European green pass comes from Denmark. Starting May 21, it will in fact be possible to visit a...

May 19, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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Among the happiest countries in the world triumphs (again) Finland

For the fourth year in a row, Finland triumphs among the world's happiest countries in the United Nations World Happiness...

May 13, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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The hotel with the world's highest infinity pool has opened in Dubai

The hotel with the world's highest infinity pool? It has opened its doors in Dubai. And, just looking at it,...

May 9, 2021

2 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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The legend of free upgrades: dressing well doesn't help

Free upgrades are a dream, a little for everyone. Who doesn't hope to fly lying on a seat in...

May 1, 2021

3 min by Laura Alberti - 4 years ago

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Swimsuit marks goodbye! Here's which countries you can sunbathe in the nude

Partly out of curiosity, partly out of play, or out of habit, there are many people who at least once in their...

April 24, 2021

2 min by Andrea Strano - 4 years ago

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Brazil, Encantado challenges Rio: new statue of Christ taller than Redeemer

Started in July 2019, the new Christ statue project aims to surpass the height of the famous Christ statue...

April 21, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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America's highest railway reopens to the public

After three years of renovations, the Broadmoor Manitou & Pikes Peak Cog Railway reopens to the public once again. It will...

April 19, 2021

2 min by Claudio Cafarelli - 4 years ago

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