An investigation is ongoing after a woman was killed in a freak accident involving a baggage carousel inside a restricted area of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport. Around 7:45 a.m. Thursday, an airport employee was inspecting a baggage handling area in Terminal 5 when the dead woman was found, Fox 32 reported. The woman, who investigators...
Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his crew arrived in Polynesia after 101 days at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki raft on this day in history, August 7, 1947. Hyderdahl, along with five crewmen (and one parrot), left Callao, Peru, aboard the Kon-Tiki, a balsawood raft, on April 28, 1947. Heyerdahl was attempting to prove that it...
One look at this circular contraption, and your first thought might be, “What is this wacky wheel?” Your next question could be, “Who came up with this crazy concept?” Well, it’s called a monowheel, and Make It Extreme is behind the massive circular thingamajig with a rider perched inside like some futuristic hamster. These folks...
Imagine this scenario. You’ve just finished a grueling workout at the gym or checked into a swanky hotel. Your muscles are aching, and all you want is a good massage. But instead of booking a session with a human masseuse, you’re directed to a high-tech pod that promises to knead away your stress using artificial...
From catching an inspiring world-class theatrical performance on Broadway to enjoying a hot dog as a tourist’s rite of passage, New York offers visitors a vibrant culture with a diverse range of activities and sights to enjoy. Whether you’ve previously visited the Big Apple in person or vicariously lived through the eyes of others, you...
The U.S. State Department is urging Americans to avoid traveling to Bangladesh due to escalating civil unrest, crime and terrorism after the South Asian country’s prime minister fled the country in a helicopter as a mob of protesters breached the palace. The State Department updated its travel advisory on Monday, which also ordered all non-emergency...
The surge in the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) has brought an unexpected challenge to the forefront. Despite being the third-largest EV market in the nation, Los Angeles and its surrounding areas face a critical shortage of charging infrastructure. A recent study by real estate giant CBRE has dubbed this region a “charging desert,” highlighting...
If you’re looking for a thrill to top off the summer months, a ride on one of the record-breaking roller coasters in the U.S. should do the trick. Roller coasters around the country hold various records for their speed, drops, and height and even the cost to build them. Read on to discover more about...
The Coney Island Cyclone is more than just a roller coaster. It is a piece of history. Built in 1927, the Cyclone has survived natural disasters, park closures, the rapid development of a city and numerous other threats to its existence. It is one of the oldest still-operating roller coasters in the United States and...
Are you a camper looking to upgrade your camping space and explore the great outdoors in comfort? Or perhaps you’re seeking a mobile office solution that can be set up anywhere? Or maybe you’re an emergency responder in need of quick, reliable shelter in disaster zones? The CMAX System just might be for you. This...
