America's Most Notorious Prison

America's Most Notorious Prison


April 1, 2025 | Samantha Henman

America's Most Notorious Prison


Although Alcatraz gained a reputation as the toughest prison in the U.S. due to brutally inhumane conditions—that wasn’t the reason the prison was ultimately shut down.


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Diver beside a shipwreck

In 2009, a hurricane rolled through Bermuda, uncovering the wreckage of an American Civil War blockade runner once believed to be lost at sea.

A 2009 hurricane in Bermuda exposed the Mary Celestia shipwreck, revealing a remarkably preserved Civil War blockade runner and its long-hidden cargo.
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A man with a shovel standing in front of the Derinkuyu Underground City

A man in Turkey was renovating his basement when he knocked down a wall and discovered a tunnel leading to a massive underground city.

In 1963, a man in Turkey uncovered Derinkuyu, a massive 18-level underground city hidden for centuries beneath his home.
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I'm on vacation and have been letting my brother stay at my house. My HOA called the cops. He was arrested for squatting. What can I do?

Your unhoused brother stayed at your house while you were on vacation, the HOA called police, and he was arrested for squatting. Here is what to do next, from gathering proof to finding legal help.
April 7, 2026 Jack Hawkins
Man frustrated at airport counter

I Used All My Points For A Flight But Still Had To Pay Hundreds In Taxes And Fees—What’s The Point If It’s Not Even Free?

You finally cash in your hard-earned points for a free ticket, then the checkout screen hits. Suddenly you’re staring at hundreds of dollars in taxes and fees. It feels like a bait-and-switch. So what are you actually paying for, and are points even worth it?
April 6, 2026 Jesse Singer

My passport name doesn’t exactly match my ticket and the airline won’t let me board. Is that really a rule?

It feels ridiculous when a missing middle name or one wrong letter turns into a boarding denial, but yes, airlines can treat name mismatches as a real issue. The basic rule is that the name on your ticket is supposed to match the name on the ID or passport you present for travel. That requirement exists because airlines have to verify your identity before letting you fly. On international trips especially, carriers can face fines or other compliance problems if they transport someone whose documents do not line up properly.
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Saint Martin is a Caribbean paradise, but traffic gridlock and overcrowding are changing daily life fast.

Saint Martin is one of the most beautiful in the Caribbean, but it's going through increased traffic congestion and urban development.
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