Miles Rook articles

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Things Canadians Find Surprisingly Different When They Visit California

Canadian travelers visiting California encounter surprising differences in weather, driving, dining, prices, tipping, beaches, local laws, and everyday culture. Here is what visitors should know before their Golden State vacation.
August 6, 2026 Miles Rook
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A Danish warship sunk by Nelson's fleet 225 years ago was found in Copenhagen Harbor—now archaeologists are racing to save it

Marine archaeologists uncovered the wreck of the Danish warship Dannebroge in Copenhagen Harbour, revealing artifacts, human remains, and new evidence from the 1801 Battle of Copenhagen before construction alters the site.
July 27, 2026 Miles Rook
An "Add a tip" screen at a coffee shop. Taken in San Francisco, California.

Everyday Travel Habits Europeans Find Strange When They Visit North America

European visitors may recognize the language, brands, and entertainment, yet everyday travel across the United States and Canada can still feel surprisingly unfamiliar. From restaurant bills to road-trip distances, ordinary North American habits often require a quick cultural adjustment.
July 23, 2026 Miles Rook
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American Vacation Expectations That Surprise Tourists From Overseas—Which Ones Shock You Most?

Discover the American vacation habits that surprise international visitors most, from tipping and road trips to oversized meals, national parks, and unexpected travel customs every first-time tourist should know.
July 22, 2026 Miles Rook
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Scientists have traced Stonehenge’s altar stone to Scotland, not Wales—a discovery that could rewrite history

Scientists have discovered that Stonehenge's Altar Stone likely came from Scotland rather than Wales, revealing surprising evidence of ancient Britain, long-distance transport, and a discovery that could reshape history.
July 20, 2026 Miles Rook
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Researchers linked the DNA of China’s mysterious hanging coffin builders to their modern descendants, and a “lost” culture has now been found.

Recent DNA research pinpointed the identity of the people in China who suspended their dead in coffins from canyon cliffs , showing a direct genetic link to the historic Bo people.
December 24, 2025 Miles Rook
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A Swedish man digging for earthworms stumbled upon one of the largest hoards of early‑medieval silver coins ever found.

A Swedish man digging for earthworms stumbled on a hidden hoard of medieval silver coins, the biggest ever found in Scandinavia.
November 19, 2025 Miles Rook