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Fifty years ago this week, three men stepped into a small capsule perched atop a nearly 400-foot-tall rocket. They were to travel 238,900 miles, through a crushing vacuum, at thousands of miles per hour, land delicately on a barren, airless rock—and then make the trip home. Survival was not assured. The three Apollo 11 astronauts—Neil…
This story was originally published by Undark and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last September, Jace Tunnell discovered a layer of tiny, round plastic pellets covering a beach on Padre Island off the southern coast of Texas. There were “millions of them,” he recalled, “and it went on for miles.” Tunnell,…
The Alhambra, a 14th-century palace and fortress in the hills of Granada, is a must-see during any visit to Southern Spain. But as you pass by the towering watchtowers, soldiers’ quarters, and incredible gardens, it’s easy to overlook an important architectural detail: Many walls were built (or rebuilt) using Muslim gravestones. On January 2, 1492,…
Visiting countries and cultures that are completely different from your own is rewarding. Travel to foreign shores gives you a broader insight and understanding of humanity. You reflect on who you are. It can be life-changing. The world is always changing too. What may have been a safe place to experience only a few years…
So you’re after a permanent reminder of how you feel when you’re traveling? Symbolic ink could be just what you need to remind you of where you’ve been, what’s made you feel good, and where you’re headed. Tats are, of course, an ancient art. Wherever you go, do remember to check out the skill and…
Do you dream about cruising the high seas or island hopping in tropical and exotic locations? If you do, there is no need to rough it, it can be done in style! There are a few companies around the world with gigantic cruise ships. If you’ve ever seen one in port, you’ll have an idea…