19 h. ago How to survive a plane crash: The deadly common seatbelt error... why you should NEVER wear cotton if flying over the ocean... and where to sit

Is flying still the safest way to travel? People might be forgiven for thinking otherwise given the alarming string of recent disasters.

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57 h. ago Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia

Jacaranda, black locust and London plane: common street trees show surprising resilience to growing heat in Australia  The Conversation

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2 w. ago ADHD sufferers hit as plane passengers face fine for common habit after landing

People could be slapped with a £50 fine from the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority if they get a little too eager after their plane touches down - potentially causing difficulties for people with ADHD

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2 w. ago Plane passengers warned they face being fined over common habit

The behaviour has irritated fellow tourists for years and now one country is cracking down

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3 w. ago Warning plane passengers will get hefty fines if they carry on with common habit

Passengers should stay buckled up in their seats until it is time to disembark - but the common practice of scrambling to get bags first has irritated fellow tourists for years

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3 w. ago Ancient military fortress holds incredible secret to ancient Egyptian warfare

Scientists digging at a huge ancient military fortress in Egypt have discovered a number or relics - including a once tree lined street 11 meters-wide - with some potentially predating previous finds

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