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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My American girlfriend and I live in the UK. She wants to move to Texas to be close to family. I can't see myself fitting in there. What do I do?

My American girlfriend wants to move back to Texas while we live in the UK, but I’m unsure I’d fit in. Here’s how couples can navigate relocation, compromise, and culture differences when deciding where to build a life together.
March 10, 2026 Jack Hawkins
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DESTINATIONS

According To Americans, These Are The Best And Worst States In The Union—Where’s Your State On The List?

We all have opinions about which states are “the best.” So, for this ranking of the states, we went directly to the source of those opinions—Americans themselves. How do they actually feel about living where they live?
March 10, 2026 Jesse Singer
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GUIDES

I worked remotely while visiting Europe on a tourist visa, and my dad says that’s illegal—did I technically break the law?

Is it illegal to work remotely in Europe on a tourist visa? Learn how visa rules apply to digital nomads and whether you technically broke immigration law.
March 6, 2026 Allison Robertson
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GUIDES

I booked “hidden city” flights to save money, but my dad says airlines can ban me for that—is that actually true?

Can airlines ban you for booking hidden city flights? Learn the risks, airline policies, and what really happens if you skip the final leg of your itinerary.
March 9, 2026 Allison Robertson
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DESTINATIONS

Each Country Has An Iconic Local Legend, Whether They're Ancient Or They Happened In The 90s

A world tour of local legends that are widely documented in reputable sources, not just spooky internet lore. When a legend has a known “first recorded” moment, a key investigation, or a named chronicler, those details are included. Some stories are ancient and fuzzy on exact dates, so those slides focus on when the story enters written history or modern reporting.
March 9, 2026 Miles Brucker
TRAVEL TIPS

My passport expires in six months and the airline says I can’t fly. Why does that matter?

You show up with a valid passport and a boarding pass, and the airline still says no. This happens every day at airports, and it almost always comes down to one rule: your passport must be valid for long enough after you arrive. The frustrating part is that it is not an airline rule you can negotiate at the counter.
March 9, 2026 Sasha Wren

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