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If you’ve ever brought your own food onto a plane, you probably assumed you’d be able to eat it. After all, you bought it, packed it, and carried it through TSA. And airlines don’t even serve real meals on most flights anymore, right? But still, travelers get told they can’t eat their own food. So…is that actually a rule—or just airline weirdness?

Could early signs of goddess worship be hiding in plain sight within ancient relics? Archaeologists keep finding symbols and objects suggesting a powerful female presence influencing spiritual life long before the mythologies we recognize emerged.

Some runs keep replaying in your memory long after you’re back home. It's the quality of experience and the adrenaline that make these places a hot favorite for beginners and professionals alike.

You know creativity is getting serious when someone turns it into math. According to the data, the US is sprinkled with cities where imagination isn’t just welcome—it’s practically a local currency. Whether you’re a designer craving inspiration, a musician hunting for a new scene, or a writer hoping to trip over your next great idea, these 22 cities rise above the rest. Ranked from 22 to the reigning champ, here’s where the numbers say your muse might live.

You book an all-inclusive vacation to relax, indulge, and maybe make questionable choices at the swim-up bar—not to spend quality time examining the tile pattern on the resort bathroom floor. Yet foodborne illness strikes thousands of travelers every year, and when it happens on vacation, the stress doubles. Suddenly you’re wondering if that buffet shrimp was plotting against you and, more importantly, whether the resort can be held accountable. Here’s what you need to know before you point any fingers.

Discover the 18 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked by data. From Iceland to Singapore, find out what makes these destinations the safest and calmest places to visit or live.

If you’ve spent any time in European train stations or hostels, you’ve probably seen it: an American accent, a U.S. passport…and a big Canadian flag patch sewn onto the backpack. It’s not a fashion statement—and it’s definitely not accidental. It’s one of the oldest unspoken travel traditions in the book, and it’s way more interesting than people think.

Remember that Seinfeld episode where Jerry argues with the rental car agent—“You know how to take the reservation. You just don’t know how to hold the reservation”? Well, it might’ve been a show about nothing, but this exact situation is definitely something a lot of us have had to deal with.

The kind of place that stops you mid-step usually has a story it’s been dying to spill. This one feels older and almost stubbornly quiet. Walk into the hush of an abandoned home to see what refuses to fade.

Researchers studying ancient DNA have revealed new information about disease-resistant genes and the migration patterns of peoples from thousands of years ago.

Learn how to handle a barefoot passenger invading your space on a flight with calm, confident steps. This guide explains when to speak up, what to say, and how to involve flight attendants without causing drama.

Discover the astonishing story of a $4 thrift-store vase in Maryland that turned out to be a genuine 1,200-year-old Maya artifact. Learn how the piece was identified, authenticated, and ultimately repatriated to Mexico, highlighting modern efforts to protect cultural heritage and the remarkable journey of an ancient treasure hidden in plain sight.