{"id":5349,"date":"2018-02-28T13:31:10","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T13:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=5349"},"modified":"2020-11-28T02:14:32","modified_gmt":"2020-11-28T10:14:32","slug":"humor-facts-stats-trivia-and-more-march2018-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/humor-facts-stats-trivia-and-more-march2018-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Humor, Facts & Stats, Trivia and More"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Random Acts of Canine Kindness<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Cedric the Dog takes a well-earned break after organizing a protest at an alt<\/span>–<\/span><\/span>right <\/span>Neo-Nazi rally in Oklahoma.<\/p>\n

Dog Quotations<\/a><\/p>\n

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The World\u2019s First Floating Space Hotel is Launching in 2021<\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy of Bigelow Aerospace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Are you always looking for something a little different when it comes to travelling? Well, booking a \u201croom\u201d in a hotel that floats in space would probably be right up your street.<\/p>\n

Robert Bigelow, a billionaire hotel mogul, has announced plans to launch just that.<\/p>\n

The 72-year-old says a ‘B330’ line of space stations, advertised as ‘fully autonomous standalone space.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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New <\/span>Music Celebrity Site Features Unseen Photos & Trivia<\/h2>\n

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Three Iconic Brands Partner to Create a Whiskey Lover’s Dream Gift<\/h2>\n
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Photo courtesy of Wealth Magazine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
Ashford Castle, Midleton Rare Whiskey and Waterford Crystal\u00a0Produce the Perfect Blend<\/h5>\n

Ashford Castle<\/a>, Ireland’s 800-year-old quintessential castle hotel, has announced a new and exciting partnership with Midleton Very Rare Whiskey and Waterford Crystal to launch a bespoke cask specifically for Ashford Castle, along with crystal whiskey tumblers and carafe bearing the Ashford logo.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Drive from Ireland to Scotland by Bridge?<\/h2>\n

Just a matter of hours after Boris Johnson announced that it was possible to build a bridge crossing the English Channel from England to France a leading architect has suggested that a bridge from Ireland to Scotland is feasible at a fraction of the cost to the England\/France connection.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Airlines Inching Closer to Dynamic Pricing<\/span><\/h2>\n

Courtesy Robert Silk<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Imagine if airlines could tailor fare offers based on who was making the ticket inquiry, rather than strictly on the search criteria. Well, industry technology and revenue-management experts say those days are fast approaching.<\/span><\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Anthony Bourdain\u2019s Most Interesting Places to Eat in America Right Now<\/h3>\n
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Photo courtesy of Peabody Awards, via Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY 2.0<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite getting his start in kitchens, as painstakingly detailed in his memoir\u00a0Kitchen Confidential<\/em>,\u00a0Anthony Bourdain<\/a>\u00a0will be the first person to say he doesn\u2019t have much of an interest in restaurants, at least not in the conventional sense.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Hands down, this Canadian gem is our pick for the most hilarious, madcap travel show on the cybersphere.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look back as the Travel Guys take on Santa Rosa.<\/p>\nWATCH the VIDEO<\/a><\/span>\n

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Every Berlin Neighborhood You Need to Know<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Erin Porter<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Once made up of many small villages, Berlin is a sprawling city that can be confusing to travelers. Each of its twelve districts has its own feel and personality, so here\u2019s what to keep in mind.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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“Games of Thrones”-Themed Ice Hotel Opens in Finland<\/h3>\n
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Photo courtesy of Tuomas Kurtakko for Lapland Hotels SnowVillage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A \u201cGame of Thrones\u201d-themed ice hotel complete with a bar and a chapel for weddings has opened in northern Finland in a joint effort by a local hotel chain and the U.S. producers of the hit TV series.<\/span><\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Countries Difficult for Americans to Visit<\/h3>\n

In spite of broad generalizations that Americans have no interest in leaving their own borders, US citizens are traveling abroad in record numbers. According to the US National Tourism Office<\/a>, nearly 67 million Americans chose to take an international trip in 2016. The world may be our oyster, but some countries impose harsh visa requirements that may hinder American tourism.<\/p>\n

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The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan doesn\u2019t allow independent travelers. To gain access, interested visitors must hire a travel agent, who will require upfront payment of the entire trip.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n
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Beatle Beat Trivia Answers<\/h3>\n

Please Please Me<\/a> is the first Beatles single to hit the number one slot in the United Kingdom. The Fab Four\u2019s debut studio album<\/a>, also titled Please Please Me, was rush-released by Parlophone<\/a> on 22\u00a0March 1963 to capitalize on the success of their singles “Please Please Me<\/a>” (No. 1) and “Love Me Do<\/a>” (No. 17).<\/p>\n Listen to an early version here <\/a><\/span>\n<\/div>\n

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Beatle Beat Trivia<\/h3>\n

Name the first Beatles single to hit #1 in the UK?<\/p>\n

Answer Below<\/strong><\/p>\n

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When on Safari, Always Best to Check Your Air Filter in the Morning<\/h2>\n
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Photo by Stefan Krause, Germany, FAL, via Wikimedia Commons<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

See African Air Filter here:<\/p>\n