Home prices in some Virginia suburbs have shot up $100,000. Thank Amazon

Home prices in the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C., have jumped more than $100,000 since Amazon announced last year that it planned to build a corporate headquarters in Crystal City, Virginia.
The Virginia cities of Arlington and Alexandria are now the country’s most competitive housing markets, according to one analysis.
Although it will be years

5 Etiquette Tips In Case You Ever Meet A Royal

While there are no steadfast rules on how to fraternize with royalty, there are some traditional etiquette guidelines that will ensure you don’t make a fool out of yourself.

It may come as a surprise to learn that there are actually no official codes of conduct when it comes to meeting a member of the … Read the rest

How California’s Power Outage Is Hurting Legal Marijuana

Electricity drives many legal grow operations and could irrevocably damage marijuana plants during harvest season.

Following massive, deadly wildfires a year ago, while also dealing with bankruptcy negotiations, California utility company Pacific Gas & Electric decided to shut off power this week to avoid any more potential damage. Five out of the 10 most destructive … Read the rest

10 Historic Things That Happened on Halloween

According to the ancient pagans (not to mention contemporary Wicca observers), Halloween is when the “veil” between the living and spirit worlds is at its thinnest, meaning the day is ripe for supernatural occurrences, haunting encounters, and tragic events. Here are 10 Halloween happenings that show October 31 isn’t just a spooky holiday.

1. POLLS

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15 Spooky Halloween Traditions and Their Origins

Trick-or-treating, Jack-O’-Lanterns, and creepy costumes are some of the best traditions of Halloween. Share these sweet facts with friends as you sort through your candy haul.

1. CARVING HALLOWEEN JACK-O’-LANTERNS

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Jack-O’-Lanterns, which originated in Ireland using turnips instead of pumpkins, are supposedly based on a legend about a man name … Read the rest

10 great cemeteries to visit before you die

A towering mausoleum honors assassinated President James Garfield, while elsewhere, a chapel features a window designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany

Larry Bleiberg, Special for USA TODAY

Even around Halloween, there’s no reason to be spooked by cemeteries. “They’re beautiful and peaceful places, basically outdoor museums,” says Loren Rhoads, author of the … Read the rest

Joshua Brown, 28, lived in the same apartment complex as Jean and Guyger. He was shot several times on … Read the rest

How to Return a Farm to the Wild—And Maybe Save the Planet

With unstoppable vigour, thickets of thistles three-foot-high were advancing over our land, engulfing acre after acre like the Day Of The Triffids. Every day, as my husband Charlie and I walked over what had once been arable fields on our family farm, we could barely believe what we were seeing.

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Here’s What Actually Happens on a Plane Between Flights

Time in between flights can be crucial for an airline. The longer ground crews and flight attendants take to turn around a plane for the next flight, the angrier departing passengers get. Not to mention that airlines have razor-thin profit margins, which is why each little penny or second of time saved is paramount to … Read the rest

These Are The Top 10 Destinations In The World Right Now, Awarded By TripAdvisor Travelers

Every year, TripAdvisor travelers vote on their favorite things around the world for our Travelers’ Choice Awards. We highlight the top picks in all things travel with categories such as destinations, hotels, vacation rentals, airlines, beaches, and restaurants. For the first time, we’re unveiling 2019’s winners for the best destinations in the World! Below, we’re … Read the rest

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