O, Christmas tree: Flickr photo of the day
Serg Klimenko, a member of the Yahoo Travel Flickr photo group, recently took this festive shot in Odessa, Ukraine. Odessa is a historic city, transportation hub and warm-water port on the northwest coast of the Black Sea. The city is known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and its…
CompassDec. 24, 1851: Fire rips through Library of Congress
On Christmas Eve in 1851, the largest fire in the history of the Library of Congress wiped out nearly two-thirds of the collection. It destroyed 35,000 out of the library’s 55,000 books at the time, including most of Thomas Jefferson’s archive. Jefferson had sold his 6,487 books and newspapers to…
CompassPublic Records Posted Online for Anyone to See
Did you know that public records are posted online and can be viewed by anyone in seconds? Marriages, divorces, bankruptcies, etc. Search anyone.
AdChoices Instant CheckmateSponsoredVatican unveils Nativity scene on pope's first Christmas
Pope Francis on Tuesday prepared to celebrate his first Christmas as pontiff with a mass in St Peter's Basilica as a giant traditional Nativity scene named in his honour was unveiled on St Peter's Square. The Nativity scene made by Naples artisan Antonio Cantone this year is entitled "Francis 1223…
AFP Relax NewsFive Miles Up: World traveler Eric Hill rivals Santa’s speed around the globe
One can only wonder: As a kid, did Eric Hill speculate about how Santa Claus made all his deliveries in one night? A childhood dream has sent Hill on a similar journey. Since February, he's been striving to break two world records — he wants to be the youngest American to visit all 195…
CompassTexas Food with a Twist at FM Smokehouse in Irving
Brian Rudolph calls what he and his wife are doing at FM Smokehouse “Gastro-Tex,” a play on the gastro pub phenomenon.
The Daily MealA Very ‘Franglais’ Christmas With Michel Roux Jr.
Michel Roux Jr. is a scion of one of England's greatest culinary families with a glittering career of his own to match.
The Daily MealBest Food Finds at European Christmas Markets
The first Christmas Market recorded in Europe was in Germany in 1384.
The Daily Meal10 Ways to Help Avoid Jet Lag
Whether you are a constant world traveler with thousands of frequent flier miles or are planning your first vacation to a remote location, you are likely aware of the common phenomenon of "jet
The Daily MealLast-minute Christmas Gift Tips for the Dallas Food-Lover
I’m not a fan of fruitcake and there are too many people on my list to bake cookies for. But I love culinary gifts. What I love even more than that is shopping local.
The Daily MealView thousands of images of space taken from Apollo 11
The Lunar and Planetary Institute (LPI), a Houston-based organization specializing in planetary science research, has uploaded its extensive collection of photos taken during the famous 1969 Apollo 11 lunar mission, during which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Astronomy buffs…
AFP Relax NewsBattle of the Christmas decorations for Hong Kong malls
In the race to extract cash from Christmas shoppers, Hong Kong's myriad shopping malls have taken to heart the maxim that you must spend money to make money when it comes to decorations this festive season. From two-storey-high polar bears to giant Disney characters, the southern Chinese city is…
AFP Relax NewsEverything is illuminated: Flickr photo of the day
Cities across the world are looking festive at this time of year, and some of the most impressive displays are visible even from a distance. In Seattle, the Space Needle is decked out with lights in the shape of an evergreen tree. Fireworks will shoot from the needle’s top to ring in the new year.…
Compass13 Chefs' International Christmas Celebrations and Recipes
From barbeques to bûche de Noël, Christmas dinner customs couldn't be more dissimilar across the world.
The Daily MealInternational Fast-Food Chain Holiday Foods
The holiday season is all about indulging. Rich Christmas food, cakes, candy, drinks… and fast food?
The Daily MealClever Joint Solution
Surprisingly simple solution to help your joints. See why these ingredients are flying off shelves
AdChoices InstaflexSponsoredDec. 23, 1986: Rutan Voyager completes nonstop flight around the world
By the time the Rutan Voyager aircraft landed at Edwards Air Force Base in California after its flight around the world, its pilots had not only broken the previous record for unassisted, continuous flight: At 26,366 statute miles, they had more than doubled it. The takeoff, landing and flight in…
CompassThe Feast of the Fishes: My Italian-American Christmas Eve
I will never forget the day after Thanksgiving break in high school health class, when we went around the room and shared what we had been enjoying for the big dinner.
The Daily MealAmerica’s Best Small Towns for Food 2013
While many food worshipers look to large-scale cities like New York and San Francisco when they’re searching for their delicious fix, others turn to quaint, small towns that have just as much
The Daily Meal8 Romantic Resort Getaways for Couples
Your love is as infinite and as boundless as the views of the staggering limestone structures of Phang Nga Bay.
The Daily MealSan Antonio’s Most Amazing Hotel Pools
Remember the Alamo-and don't forget your swimsuits-in this winter-friendly city.
MinitimeWhere Americans are ringing in the New Year
Sun-soaked Orlando has outranked New York to become the most popular destination among Americans for ringing in the New Year, according to an online booking site.
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