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The New York Public Library’s Secret Apartments
Why Do We Close Our Eyes When We Sneeze?
Today’s Big Question: Why do we close our eyes when we sneeze?
Take a Virtual Tour of the Real Hogwarts Library
Did seeing Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them inspire you to revisit Harry Potter’s wizarding world? Take a 360-degree tour of the real Hogwarts library.
For Your Next Vacation, Take a Pop Culture-Inspired Road Trip
If you’re a pop culture junkie with a thirst for the open road, consider a Walking Dead, Gilmore Girls, or Game of Thrones themed road trip for your next vacation.
The Abandoned Dark Crystal Sequel Is Being Turned Into a Comic Book
Fans of Jim Hensen’s The Dark Crystal have been waiting 35 years for a sequel. They’re about to finally get their wish—in the form on a 12-issue comic series.
The 16th-Century Dance Plague
When an entire town started putting on its dance shoes, the medieval community realized something was out of step. This is the story of the dance plague that hit Strasbourg, France, in 1518.
9 Breathtaking Images of the Botanical World
A new book traces how people have depicted flora from ancient times through the modern era. The images are nothing short of spectacular—check them out.
Taking off for Thanksgiving weekend? According to AAA, you’ll be joined by 48.7 million Americans—over 1 million more people than traveled for the holiday last year. And the vast majority—more than 89 percent—will be hitting the road.
“Most will travel on the tried and true holiday road trip, thanks to gas prices that are holding at close to $2 per gallon,” AAA president and CEO Marshall Doney said in a statement. Thanksgiving gas prices are the second-cheapest they’ve been in a decade, and Americans have saved an estimated $28 billion on gas this year compared to 2015.
Perhaps because they’re saving money at the pump, Thanksgiving travelers are willing to shell out more for luxe accommodations during the holiday weekend. According to hotel chain STR, luxury hotels saw the highest occupancy rates (62.8 percent) over Thanksgiving, while economy hotels were less than half full. Tis the season to treat yourself.
For more statistics about Thanksgiving travel, check out the infographic created by Hotel News Now below.
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Gotham Coyote Project
The only number whose letters are in alphabetical order is 40 (f-o-r-t-y).
Apple Will Hold a Black Friday Sale This Year
