by Sarah Khan The word pretty isn’t often associated with the shantytowns of Rio de Janeiro. But gazing across the hills toward the notorious Santa Maria favela, you might be pleasantly surprised by the burst of colors –the result of a recent social art project launched by Dutch design duo Haas&Hahn. “We chose to bring... Read More

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March 4, 2013

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17 things your flight attendant won’t tell you (but you ought to know)

by George Hobica Yes, we can upgrade you to business class or first class after the airplane’s doors close. No, we don’t do it very often, partly because on some airlines we have to file a report explaining why we did it, partly because there has to be a meal for you and partly because... Read More

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March 4, 2013

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7 foods to avoid while traveling

by Christine Sarkis In places where the water isn’t safe to drink, abide by this rule: Boil it, peel it, cook it—or forget it. Avoid salads and other raw fruits and vegetables, except those that can be peeled (and that aren’t then exposed to tap water), since the peel protects against contamination. For many of... Read More

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November 13, 2012

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TICKER: Top 7 world’s ugliest buildings (PHOTOS)

In downtown Portland, OR, stands an imposing 15-story edifice that’s one of the most hated buildings in America. The façade is an off-putting hodgepodge of faux classical columns, strange and useless decorative elements and penitentiary-like small windows, with a depressing color scheme (throwing in some tacky blue glass for good measure). Designed by famed architect... Read More

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