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There’s more to the world’s oceans than meets the eye.Presented by Oceanographic and Blancpain, the annual Ocean Photographer of the Year awards highlight photographs taken both above and below the water’s surface, raising awareness of ocean conservation and the scientific research that helps preserve its delicate ecosystems.The winning photos of…
Before 9/11, airport security was far more relaxed than it is today.Friends and family could accompany travelers through security without a boarding pass. Knives and blades were allowed in carry-on bags as long as they were smaller than 4 inches. Private companies, not the government-run Transportation Security Administration, handled screenings.Airport…
On New Year’s Day 1959, Cuba woke up to a new reality.By then, the island had established itself as a tourism hot spot and cosmopolitan travel destination, thanks to its entertainment, hospitality, and proximity to the US.Before dictator Fulgencio Batista fled Havana and revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro transformed the…
Burger King has grown from a small-time burger joint to a major American corporation.When Burger King first opened in 1954, it served 18-cent flame-broiled burgers, milkshakes, and fries. Three years later, the chain introduced its signature Whopper — now, that same burger is fueling growth for the burger chain.In February,…
