Surviving 72 days in the Andes: The 1972 Flight 571 disaster is one of history's most harrowing survival stories.

The Andes flight disaster—or the Miracle of the Andes—might be one of history's most harrowing survival stories.

My airline says a mechanical delay doesn't qualify for a hotel because the repair was unexpected. Isn't that their responsibility?

If an airline tells you a surprise mechanical problem means it does not owe you a hotel, that answer can sound final. It often is not that simple. In the United States, whether you get lodging usually depends less on whether the repair was unexpected and more on the airline’s own policy and whether the delay is considered within its control.

October 14, 2026 Jamie Hayes

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Explorers identified a 6,200-year-old stitched animal hide in British Columbia that may prove that ancient inhabitants wore shoes.

Archaeologists uncovered a 6,200-year-old stitched animal hide in British Columbia that may reveal how ancient people made and wore footwear.

October 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins

Asian geologist is exploring and surveying the sample rock

WORLD HISTORY

Ordinary Objects That Archaeologists Get Surprisingly Excited About Finding

When you imagine an archaeological discovery, you're probably picturing golden treasures, ancient statues, or mysterious tombs. But archaeologists often get just as excited about things most people would throw away. A broken plate, a rusty nail, or a handful of seeds can reveal extraordinary details about ordinary lives. Sometimes, the smallest discoveries answer the biggest historical questions.

October 14, 2026 J. Clarke

Woman holding hamburger, USA map background

DESTINATIONS

The Strangest Things People In Each State Put On Their Hamburgers—Would You Eat Them?

Most of us know what belongs on a hamburger. At least, we think we do. Across America, regional burger traditions and familiar local ingredients have produced some combinations you probably wouldn’t think to order. Some go on top. One even goes inside. Which ones would you eat, and which ones would you avoid?

October 14, 2026 Jesse Singer

Crowded International Airport Terminal: Adult Woman Working on Laptop, Having Online Video Call. Diverse People Sitting in Departure Lounge of Airline Hub, Waiting for Flight, Using Digital Devices.

BUSINESS TRAVEL

Your Company Wants You To Travel For Work. What Should It Actually Pay For?

Your boss wants you at a conference in Chicago next month. The flights are expensive, the hotel is even worse, and you are already wondering whether you'll be paying for airport taxis, meals, and a dozen other expenses. Your company says it will cover the trip, but what does that actually mean?

October 14, 2026 Samantha Henman

WORLD HISTORY

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 14, 2026 Alex Summers

Surviving 72 days in the Andes: The 1972 Flight 571 disaster is one of history's most harrowing survival stories.

Surviving 72 days in the Andes: The 1972 Flight 571 disaster is one of history's most harrowing survival stories.

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My airline says a mechanical delay doesn't qualify for a hotel because the repair was unexpected. Isn't that their responsibility?

Explorers identified a 6,200-year-old stitched animal hide in British Columbia that may prove that ancient inhabitants wore shoes.

Ordinary Objects That Archaeologists Get Surprisingly Excited About Finding

The Strangest Things People In Each State Put On Their Hamburgers—Would You Eat Them?

Your Company Wants You To Travel For Work. What Should It Actually Pay For?

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

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