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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TRAVEL TIPS

Many Americans Think They Blend In When Traveling Abroad—But Here’s How Locals Spot Them From a Mile Away

From accents and clothing to volume, manners, and everyday habits, this guide explains how people in other countries can spot an American instantly—and why these cultural differences stand out abroad.
January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
Free Speech
GUIDES

Free Speech Exists In Both The U.S. And Canada—But It Means Very Different Things

Free speech exists in both the U.S. and Canada—but the rules are very different. This guide explains why free speech works differently in Canada than in the U.S.
January 23, 2026 Allison Robertson
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WORLD HISTORY

Ancient Peruvians carved 5,200 holes into the top of a mountain and archaeologists now think it was an ancient market for barter and trade.

Archaeologists may have solved the mystery of Peru’s 5,200 ancient holes, revealing a sophisticated Andean trade and accounting system carved into the mountains centuries ago.
January 22, 2026 Peter Kinney
Sir Alfred Mehran
WORLD HISTORY

After losing his papers in 1988, Mehran Karimi Nasseri lived inside a Paris airport for 18 years until his death.

The true story of Mehran Karimi Nasseri, the man who became trapped inside Paris’s Charles de Gaulle Airport for 18 years—and why he stayed there until his death in 2022.
January 22, 2026 Allison Robertson
WestJet
GUIDES

WestJet Reverses Cramped Seat Configuration After Widespread Backlash

WestJet is reversing its controversial cramped seating plan after viral backlash, union pressure, and public criticism, highlighting how passenger outrage and social media influence are reshaping airline comfort standards in Canada.
January 21, 2026 Allison Robertson
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DESTINATIONS

Latest Surveys Reveal Why Canadians Think The United States Is Better Than Canada

Canadians are famously proud of their country—and quick to point out where it outperforms the United States. But polling and cross-border comparisons suggest something more complicated is happening beneath the surface. On certain issues, many Canadians will admit the U.S. has real advantages. Not always comfortably. And rarely without caveats.
January 21, 2026 Jesse Singer

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