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A flight passenger took to social media to share how a fellow flyer let her hair down during air travel – literally.
Shared in the “r/unitedairlines” forum on Reddit, the user’s post said, “So what’s the standard operating procedure here?”
In the post was a photo of a flyer who was sitting in a seat in front of the person, with her long hair draped over the headrest onto the person's monitor screen. “Excuse me, ma’am,” read the post’s caption.
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Reddit users took to the comments section to discuss their opinions of the matter.
“Call button. I know it's a pain for the FA [flight attendant], but I’m not debating what is civilized behavior with another traveler,” suggested one user.
One user said, “Scissors.”
“Tug it (the hair, that is),” joked one user.
Another said, “You say, 'I'm sorry, miss, your hair is covering my screen, can you please ..

Many travelers to Istanbul, Turkey, may find themselves at one of the most beautiful sacred places in the world: the Hagia Sophia.
The ancient temple attracts scores of visitors from the West. It's known for its history as a Christian basilica for almost 1,000 years before becoming a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.
Officials are now working to preserve the historic domes of the monument — built between 532 and 537 AD — from the threat of earthquakes.
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The renovation will reinforce the Hagia Sophia’s main dome and half domes, replacing the worn lead coverings and upgrading the steel framework, The Associated Press (AP) reported.
In 1935, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the modern Republic of Turkey, transformed Hagia Sophia into a museum.
Mehmet Selim Okten, construction engineer and member of the scientific council overseeing the renovations, told AP a “new phase” of con..

A vintage car was recently discovered during an underwater excavation of the USS Yorktown in the Pacific Ocean, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
The ship was a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier that took part in several World War II operations.
A Japanese submarine ultimately sunk the vessel in 1942 during the Battle of Midway.
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The NOAA announced the findings after completing its “Papahānaumokuākea ROV and Mapping expedition.”
“During the dive on April 19, we noticed a faint outline of an automobile while peering into the aft hangar deck from the port side of USS Yorktown,” stated the press release.
Researchers identified the black car as a 1940-41 Ford Super Deluxe “Woody,” with the words “SHIP SERVICE ___ NAVY” written on part of its front plate.
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“This car is hypothesized to have been used for Rear Admiral Frank Jack Fletcher, Captai..

The REAL ID requirement will take effect on May 7, when Americans must have a new form of identification in order to fly domestically.
Other forms of identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.
Last week in New Jersey, the Department of Motor Vehicles (NJDMV) website showed “0 appointments available” on various days for REAL ID services on its site.
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On Wednesday afternoon, two REAL ID appointments were open in the Garden State.
In an effort to meet demand, the state of New Jersey announced it has launched a “REAL ID Emergency Issuance Program,” which begins Thursday.
The emergency issuance program is “for qualified customers who need to board a domestic flight within 14 days for life-or-death reasons or for urgent trave..

With Americans scrambling to obtain a REAL ID ahead of the required deadline, some states are getting creative in their appointment offerings.
The REAL ID requirement will take effect on May 7, when Americans must have a new form of identification in order to fly domestically.
DMVs across the country are reportedly working to meet demand, with some implementing Saturday REAL ID events and extended appointment hours during the week.
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Daniel Velez, a spokesperson for TSA New England, told Fox News Digital that “81% of travelers at TSA checkpoints already have a REAL ID or another approved ID.”
He added, “As the deadline approaches, state DMVs are making efforts to accommodate individuals seeking to obtain a REAL ID, and we fully expect the number of passengers getting REAL IDs to steadily increase.”
The state of New York is offering an unusual way for people to obtain the new form of identificati..

A researcher has made a bold claim about the true location of the biblical Garden of Eden, positing that the mythical location is actually at a well-known site.
Konstantin Borisov, Ph.D., who specializes in computer engineering, claimed in a recent article in the journal Archaeological Discovery that the true location of the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve lived, was near the Great Pyramid of Giza.
The pyramids date back to roughly 2600 B.C., more than 1,000 years after the first chapter of Genesis takes place.
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Borisov extensively consulted biblical and medieval texts to support his argument – and to understand his claim, one must go back to the Bible to see what is said about the location of the legendary garden.
The Bible states, “And a river went out of Eden to water the garden; and from thence it was parted, and became four heads. The name of the first is Pishon; that is it which compasseth the w..

Researchers have made a remarkable discovery deep down in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the South Sandwich Islands.
While searching for new sea life, the Schmidt Ocean Institute announced it’s discovered a colossal squid, according to The Associated Press (AP).
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Thejuvenile squid stretches about one foot in length at a depth of 1,968 feet.
Once fully grown, adult colossal squids can reach lengths up to 23 feet or about the size of a small fire truck, the AP said.
The colossal squid, or Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, is “the largest invertebrate on Earth,” according to Oceana.
“It also has the largest eyes of any animal, larger even than those of the great whales.”
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Oceana notes the species is “likely naturally rare.”
Kat Bolstad, Auckland University of Technology squid researcher, helped confirm the species.
“I really love that we have seen a y..

Hundreds of skeletons were recently uncovered by archaeologists while they were excavating a British university’s property – the discovery a complete surprise.
The skeletons, along with an ancient church, were found on the school's City Campus property, which was acquired by the university in 2021. The University of Gloucestershire announced the discovery in an April 11 press release.
The City Campus property, which formerly housed a department store, is expected to open this year.
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The university commissioned the archaeological organization Cotswold Archaeology to excavate the location – and it was in this area that the medieval church was found.
The ruined structure was identified as St. Aldate’s Church, which was demolished in the mid-1650s. It dated back to the Middle Ages.
The excavators found “limestone and brick foundations, along with around 83 brick-lined burial vaults bo..

A time-honored White House tradition has taken place once again in celebration of Easter as President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump invited Americans to the White House Egg Roll on Monday.
Over 30,000 visitors were reported to be walking through the grounds.
Held on the South Lawn, this year’s festivities include the beloved egg roll, a Be Best Military Card Writing Station, Be Best Hop Scotch, and the Reading Nook.
There were also different activities, such as flower bouquet building, egg and cookie decorating, kicking soccer balls, running through tunnels, and various patriotic and festive photo opportunities.
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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump opened up the occasion by speaking from the South Portico along with an Easter bunny.
Donald Trump Jr., one of the president's sons, followed not far behind with Bettina Anderson and his five children — Kai, Donald III, Tristan, Spence..

The lecture hall of an “impressive high school” from an ancient Greek settlement was recently uncovered in Italy – with the discovery highlighting the similarities between ancient and modern schooling.
The Free University of Berlin announced the find in a press release on April 9. The excavation took place in Agrigento, Italy, on the southwestern coast of Sicily.
Agrigento was founded in 580 B.C. as the largest Greek colony in Sicily. The settlement boasted both a high school and a grammar school – yet the lecture hall of the complex was only unearthed this past March.
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University officials described the hall as “a small covered theater that could accommodate around 200 people on eight rising, semicircular rows of seats,” said a statement translated from German to English.
It went on, “When the grammar school was built in the 2nd century B.C., no other currently known gra..