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While it probably won’t be much comfort to you if you have a deep-seated fear of flying, taking a ride in a commercial aircraft is still far and away safer than climbing into the passenger or back seat of a car on the road. Most flights go off without a hitch, and if there is a major accident, you’re likely to hear about it on the news. Meanwhile, car accidents happen so frequently and lead to so many deaths it would be impossible to report them all. With all that being said, flying can still be a dangerous venture—especially when…

Some life lessons can be expensive — and this incident was no exception. A recent Reddit post on r/AITA explains an incident that happened at the restaurant that the poster chose to eat at, which resulted in her being accused of not paying the bill. Here’s what we know. Our story started when the poster had just finished eating with her date, mutually deciding with the partner that they would tip generously for the excellent service and food that they had received. Distractify confirms that the bill had been $46, which many might see as reasonable for a meal out. The…

Apple is now at risk of losing control over the iPhone app store after the Supreme Court denied a review of the appeals from both Apple and Epic Games. The new ruling is expected to cost Apple billions of dollars in revenue, as the commission made from app developers ranges from 15% to 30%, something which they are now expected to potentially lose after losing their appeal. Apple was Found to have Violated California Law Source: Sora Shimazaki/Pexels During the initial court case, Apple was found to have violated California law through some of their app store rules on apps…

Meet Alice from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a normal student just trying to get by, heartbroken at the death of her grandmother—the person that she cherished most in the world.  But she never imagined that with this profound loss would come a unique opportunity—and from the most unlikely of places… The perfect pairing Source: Stockvault Alice of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her grandmother were the best of friends. Throughout Alice’s life, these two have shared an unbreakable bond, so it’s no wonder that Alice was truly devastated when her beloved grandmother passed away. …

The Las Vegas Strip is no stranger to loss, as several major hallmarks of the location have closed between 2023 and 2024. Despite the patch of road only being 4.2 miles, it is one of the hallmarks of the United States — and many have mourned the loss of their favorite haunts and hangs. Here’s what you need to know about the Las Vegas closures. The Most Recent Loss: Siegfried & Roy’s Source: Wikipedia The first closure (and most recent) that this list will mention is the Siegfried and Roy’s Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat. This unique experience served as a…

According to news outlet Benzinga Neuro, tech billionaire Elon Musk posed a question on X, asking users if they would fly in an airplane where DEI is prioritized over safety. Musk shared a series of posts on X criticizing United Airlines and Boeing for introducing a new annual incentive program in 2022 that adds more focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).  This combined with the latest Boeing 737 Max 9 safety scandal that saw dozens of grounded Boeing 737’s due to major safety concerns, was enough to cause Musk to lash out on social media. The Boeing Blowout of…

Otha Anders saved his pennies. For a LONG time. Eventually the day came when he wheeled in the collection to the bank with intent to cash in.  Nobody watching could have imagined the amount he carried. The final sum is actually hard to imagine but we’ll get to that in a bit.  Otha Anders Was Penny-wise… Source: Perry Riddle/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Otha’s collection of pennies was filling old water jugs when he came to the bank. He found most of these pennies lying around on the street. The banker’s first question was, “How many are there?” Otha…

Amidst the unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, The Walt Disney Company responded by implementing substantial changes at its Florida-based theme parks. While Disneyland in California faced prolonged closures, Disney World in Florida seized the opportunity to reopen, albeit with significant modifications to its usual operations. Initial Changes in Response to COVID-19 Source: RDNE Stock project/ Pexels The initial reopening phase at Disney World saw the implementation of stringent health and safety measures. Park attendees underwent health checks upon entry, and masks became mandatory, with exceptions granted only during the active consumption of food or drinks. A unique requirement…

New Jersey put into effect a single bag ban in 2022 which resulted in a decline of 60% in total plastic bag volume. This would seem like a major win for the environmental causes it supports, right? Not so fast… According to a study from Freedonia Group, the shift to ‘alternative bags’ has led to a 3x INCREASE in plastic consumption. Something doesn’t quite add up. Why More Plastic but Less Plastic Bags? Source: Shutterstock The main culprit here is that most alternative bags are made from something called non-woven polypropylene which we don’t recycle and has increased greenhouse gas…

During the pandemic, between 2020 and 2022, San Francisco’s population fell by over 7%. When commenting on the city’s recent decline in an interview, JP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said,  “San Francisco is in far worse shape than New York.” Dimon diagnosed the situation as a problem by the local government. “Any city who doesn’t do a good job, it will lose its population.” California’s Department of Finance predicts small population growth numbers through 2060. This low population growth in light of residents leaving could be a dire threat to the future of the city. New York’s Problems Are…