Friday, November 23, 2012

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Scientists 'undiscover' South Pacific island

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 10:02 PM PST

Team finds only sea where maps show Sandy Island. Team shocked to not undiscover more islands
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An international scientific expedition has revealed a South Pacific island roughly the size of Manhattan and clearly marked on online maps and marine charts does not, in fact, exist.

The 'undiscovery' of the island -- which until now was midway between Australia and New Caledonia -- highlights how much there still is to learn about the oceans, scientists say.

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How to drink beer like a Brit

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 08:00 PM PST

Banish all thoughts of warm suds and join us for a speedy lesson on the world's best pub culture
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So, you've arrived in the Sceptered Isles and you're thirsty for some local culture. No use looking in the Tower, the Globe or the British Museum.

Forget about Piccadilly Circus and the London Eye, too: they're all full of tourists.

To rub shoulders with the folks who actually live there, head for a pub.

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K-Pop superstar takes logical next step, builds hotel for fans, gives it to his parents

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 07:44 PM PST

New "G-Dragon hotel" has 11 suites; private room reserved for the boy band leader
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Thousands of fans fly in to South Korea to squeal and go nuts at K-Pop concerts every year. Now, some of them can stay at a K-Pop star's new "pension" hotel, complete with a chance to see their favorite pop star's family and dog while they do it. 

Financed by K-Pop boy band Big Bang leader G-Dragon and operated by his family, the new Dolce Vita Pension in Pocheon, Korea has been the rage in media, blogs and online portals since it opened last week. ("Pensions" are small boutique hotels usually located in the Korean countryside.)

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Appy Traveler: Best new apps for travelers

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 06:40 PM PST

We look at Air France's free music app, a handy currency converter and an app for nature lovers
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Bookmark this article and check back in occasionally to see what new great apps we love, and think you should try.

 

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5 must-see archaeological sites

Posted: 22 Nov 2012 02:39 PM PST

The history of the world is often laying beneath our feet -- here are a few places where it's been brought to the surface
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A home dating from the Mesolithic period, about 10,000 years ago, was recently uncovered in Scotland.

The home would have been built by inhabitants of the area who settled in what we now call Scotland after the last glacial period.

There are many other archeological digs happening around the world on a long-term basis, that allow visitors to get up close to history.

 

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