Alex Summers articles

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Exciting New Animal Experiments Are Changing What Archaeologists Think About Ancient Tools

Recent experiments with monkeys and apes are changing how archaeologists interpret ancient stone tools, revealing surprising similarities in tool choice, precision, accidental flakes, and early hominin behavior.
October 13, 2026 Alex Summers
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Archaeologists Dug Beneath The Heart Of Paris—And What They Found May Reveal Where The City Really Began

Archaeologists uncovered a burned Gallic wall beneath central Paris that may help reveal where ancient Lutetia stood and finally clarify the long-debated origins of the French capital.
October 6, 2026 Alex Summers
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The Most Bizarre Tourist Trap In Every U.S. State—Which Ones Would You Actually Visit?

Discover the most bizarre tourist trap in every U.S. state, from giant roadside sculptures and strange museums to quirky landmarks, unusual attractions, and unforgettable stops worth adding to a road trip.
October 1, 2026 Alex Summers
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Four Giant Footprints Were Found In North Dakota—And Scientists Think An Adult T. Rex Made Them

Scientists discovered four giant dinosaur footprints in North Dakota that may form the first known trackway made by an adult T. rex, offering rare clues about how it moved.
September 28, 2026 Alex Summers
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Caribbean Islands That Are The Safest For Tourists, According To Data

Caribbean vacation planning just got easier. Certain islands have figured out how to serve up pristine beaches without the side of stress. Safety doesn't have to be a vacation dealbreaker after all.
September 25, 2026 Alex Summers
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Things Canadians Notice Immediately When They Visit American Chain Hotels

Discover the biggest differences Canadians notice immediately in American chain hotels, from tipping and resort fees to breakfasts, parking, housekeeping, pet policies, and other travel quirks south of the border.
September 22, 2026 Alex Summers
A tourist on a sweltering day, in a rental with limited air conditioning.

My vacation rental advertised air conditioning, but only one bedroom had it. Can hosts describe partial amenities that way?

You booked the rental expecting relief from the heat, only to discover that one small bedroom has air conditioning while the rest of the house feels like an oven.
September 18, 2026 Alex Summers
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Why Business Travelers Are Choosing Different Hotels Than They Did Five Years Ago

New trends in hybrid work and business travel are changing what companies look for in a hotel.
September 17, 2026 Alex Summers


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