Flying Is Actually Safer Than Your Daily Commute Flying Is Actually Safer Than Your Daily Commute (image credits: pixabay) Gripping the armrest as the plane takes off, you might be surprised to learn that commercial aviation is one of the safest forms of travel in history. There were only seven fatal accidents among 40.6 million …
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Trypophobia – The Fear of Tiny Holes Trypophobia – The Fear of Tiny Holes (image credits: unsplash) Imagine being terrified by something as innocent as a lotus seed pod or Swiss cheese. Trypophobia, the fear of holes, was the most commonly searched word across all states according to Google Trends data. Approximately 10–18% of the …
The UAE’s Crown Jewel: Dubai The UAE’s Crown Jewel: Dubai (image credits: unsplash) It might surprise you that Dubai, a city many associate with Middle Eastern tensions, consistently ranks among the world’s safest destinations. Abu Dhabi has been ranked the safest city in the world for 2024, according to the online database Numbeo. Dubai ranked …
Wear High-Visibility Gear That Actually Works Wear High-Visibility Gear That Actually Works (image credits: flickr) Your evening walk doesn’t have to end in tragedy, but more than three-quarters of pedestrian fatalities occur after dark. The simplest solution might surprise you – forget those basic reflective strips that barely catch the light. Many walking and running …
The Power of Shared Resources in Crisis Moments The Power of Shared Resources in Crisis Moments (image credits: rawpixel) When disaster strikes, something remarkable happens in neighborhoods across America. People who might barely wave to each other on normal days suddenly become lifelines. Over the past two years, we have seen many examples of people …