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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Passengers Aboard An El Al Flight Allegedly Assaulted The Crew Over Violating Shabbat

"I am broken, broken mainly because of the lack of respect of people who are observant, who observe tradition and Shabbat, who took this issue a step too far."

By Bernadette Deron • Nov 19, 2018

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Ultra-Orthodox Jewish Passengers Aboard An El Al Flight Allegedly Assaulted The Crew Over Violating Shabbat

"I am broken, broken mainly because of the lack of respect of people who are observant, who observe tradition and Shabbat, who took this issue a step too far."

By Bernadette Deron • November 19, 2018

Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • Oct 10, 2018

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Greece Officially Bans Overweight Tourists From Riding Their Donkeys

The ruling comes after animal rights groups garnered media attention surrounding the poor treatment of the donkeys, which included carrying burdensome loads.

By Bernadette Deron • October 10, 2018

259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • Oct 4, 2018

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259 People Worldwide Have Died While Taking Selfies, Study Says

The study scoured news articles over a six-year period and discovered that hundreds of people died while attempting to take the perfect selfie. These don't even include those selfie-related deaths that didn't make it to the news cycle.

By Caroline Redmond • October 4, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 19, 2018

Jeff Skiles: The “Miracle On The Hudson” Co-Pilot Who Rescued US Airways Flight 1549

Captain Sully didn't land his flight on the Hudson River by himself — he had the help of a very talented co-pilot named Jeff Skiles.

By Bernadette Deron • September 19, 2018

This Photo Of A Woman Posing With A Leopard She Killed Sparks Mass Outrage

Big-game hunting enthusiasts say that their activities actually benefit wildlife conservation, and animal rights groups couldn't disagree more.

By Bernadette Deron • Sep 18, 2018

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This Photo Of A Woman Posing With A Leopard She Killed Sparks Mass Outrage

Big-game hunting enthusiasts say that their activities actually benefit wildlife conservation, and animal rights groups couldn't disagree more.

By Bernadette Deron • September 18, 2018

The Day Two Planes Flew Into Each Other — And Killed More Than 300 People

This was the deadliest mid-air collision ever — and it left no survivors.

By William DeLong • Aug 26, 2018

The Day Two Planes Flew Into Each Other — And Killed More Than 300 People

This was the deadliest mid-air collision ever — and it left no survivors.

By William DeLong • August 26, 2018

Bessie Stringfield: The Black Motorcycle Queen Who Rode Against Prejudice

Despite Jim Crow obstacles in her way, Bessie Stringfield rode across America to become the "motorcycle queen" of the 1930s.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 23, 2018

Bessie Stringfield: The Black Motorcycle Queen Who Rode Against Prejudice

Despite Jim Crow obstacles in her way, Bessie Stringfield rode across America to become the "motorcycle queen" of the 1930s.

By Bernadette Deron • August 23, 2018

‘Game Of Thrones’ Riverrun Castle For Sale In Northern Ireland

You could own Northern Ireland's Gosford Castle, the real-life Riverrun from 'Game of Thrones,' for a surprisingly reasonable price.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 16, 2018

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‘Game Of Thrones’ Riverrun Castle For Sale In Northern Ireland

You could own Northern Ireland's Gosford Castle, the real-life Riverrun from 'Game of Thrones,' for a surprisingly reasonable price.

By Caroline Redmond • August 16, 2018

A Couple Biking The World On A “Humans Are Kind” Adventure Killed By ISIS Militants

"By and large, humans are kind. Self-interested sometimes, myopic sometimes, but kind. Generous and wonderful and kind," the couple wrote in their joint blog before the attack.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 16, 2018

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A Couple Biking The World On A “Humans Are Kind” Adventure Killed By ISIS Militants

"By and large, humans are kind. Self-interested sometimes, myopic sometimes, but kind. Generous and wonderful and kind," the couple wrote in their joint blog before the attack.

By Bernadette Deron • August 16, 2018

Baby Elephants In Southeast Asia Are Separated From Their Mothers And Tortured For The Sake Of Tourism

The process that's required to train baby elephants to give rides to tourists is devastatingly cruel. Now, animal rights groups and travel agencies are taking a stand against this practice.

By Bernadette Deron • Aug 15, 2018

Baby Elephants In Southeast Asia Are Separated From Their Mothers And Tortured For The Sake Of Tourism

The process that's required to train baby elephants to give rides to tourists is devastatingly cruel. Now, animal rights groups and travel agencies are taking a stand against this practice.

By Bernadette Deron • August 15, 2018