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We're at our most vulnerable when we take on the role of tourist. If we aren't cheated by unscrupulous travel agents and tour guides, we have all the discomforts, dangers, and pitfalls of our chosen mode of travel to look forward to. We make our way through territory unfamiliar to us, places where we may not speak the language or understand the local customs and culture — with disastrous results. And who knows what might be lurking in those souvenirs we innocently cart home from abroad ...
southwest airlines

No Evidence Southwest Pilots Called Out Due to COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 11, 2021 Southwest Airlines canceled a large number of flights, but not for the reason some claimed.
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A story about an older woman who flew with drugs and got caught after landing at Dubai International Airport (DXB) cautions against touching other people's luggage for fear of being implicated in crimes, based on fingerprints on the baggage.

Is the 'Never Touch Anyone's Luggage' on Airplane Story Real?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jun 21, 2022 We looked for the origins of a story that Facebook users had copied and pa ...
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Person, Human, Electronics

Did Viral Video Show a Real Fight at Airport Check-in?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
May 24, 2022 The footage was shared widely on social media in May 2022, prompting speculation about its authe ...
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An online advertisement claimed to always keep a bread clip in your wallet when travelling or traveling alone.

Should Travelers Always Keep a Bread Clip in Their Wallet?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Apr 5, 2022 We looked at the origins of a strange tip after a reader sent in a question about it.
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ponyhenge

Yes, This 'Rocking Horse Graveyard' Is Real

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Mar 20, 2022 Is it real? Yes. Is it creepy? Also yes.
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Bolton Strid

Is the 'Bolton Strid' a Dangerous Stretch of Water?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Feb 7, 2022 England's so-called "killer creek" is often referred to as the most dangerous stretch of water i ...
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Bus, Vehicle, Transportation

Yes, U-Haul Ran Out of Trucks for People Moving Out of California

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jan 19, 2022 California's population boom came to a screeching halt during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Person, Human, Poster

Was Woman Removed from Flight for Insisting on COVID-19 Vaccinations?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Nov 10, 2021 This staged and scripted video has been viewed millions of times.
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Outdoors, Nature, Advertisement

Does This Photo Show the World’s Highest Altitude Lake?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Sep 27, 2021 Tilicho Lake, or Tilicho Tal, is nestled in the Himalayan mountains of Nepal.
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Text, Paper, Business Card

Yes, Portland Really Did Name a New Bridge After Ned Flanders

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 14, 2021 "The Simpsons" and Portland, Oregon, have a long-standing symbiotic relationship via creator Mat ...
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Roof, Tile Roof, Architecture

Does This Braille Railing Describe Scenic Views in Naples?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug 9, 2021 This is an art installation at Castel Sant'Elmo titled "Follow the Shape."
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Person, Human, Halo

Yes, a Frontier Airline Passenger Was Duct-Taped to His Seat

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 4, 2021 The passenger was arrested when the flight landed.
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Person, Human, Sleeve

Did Mark Zuckerberg Post About Orgies on Little St. James Island?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jul 27, 2021 Little St. James Island in the Virgin Islands was once owned by convicted sex offender Jeffery E ...
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Person, Human, Text

Will Hawaii No Longer Accept Out-of-State Driver’s Licenses?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Jun 16, 2021 Pump the brakes before you accept any information in Facebook posts like this one.
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Is United Bringing Back Supersonic Travel?

Supersonic Travel Is Coming Back at United Airlines

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Jun 3, 2021 The announcement brought back memories of Concorde planes, which last flew in 2003.
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Airplane, Aircraft, Vehicle

Did United Airlines Run a Contest for Vaccinated Passengers?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
May 24, 2021 The "Your Shot to Fly" sweepstakes was aimed at encouraging U.S. residents to get vaccinated aga ...
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clown motel

Is There a Clown Motel Next to an Abandoned Graveyard in Nevada?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
May 22, 2021 Clown statues and old gravestones in the desert, what could go wrong?
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U.S. airlines could start weighing passengers before boarding flights.

Could U.S. Airlines Start Weighing Passengers?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
May 19, 2021 "The scale readout should remain hidden from public view," reads an FAA document.
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On April 2, 2021, Houston police seized a breakfast burrito concealing crystal methamphetamine at William P. Hobby Airport.

Was Meth Found in Breakfast Burrito at Houston Airport?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 19, 2021 Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials thought the burrito looked peculiar with ...
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Gate, Person, Human

Is the 'Most Dangerous Garden in the World' a Real Place?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Feb 14, 2021 To enter the "Poison Garden" you must pass through a gate with a skull and crossbones.
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