The checked bag fee is a relatively new phenomenon in air travel. Conceived to offset the massive increase in fuel costs in 2008, fuel has since dropped, but the baggage fees haven't. Vox looks at why most airlines are still charging for checked bags, and that hurts — and even helps — the consumer.
2016 has been the year that nearly all the music died. But for all we've lost, it's important to remember that there's still a lot here — and still as vital as ever. Gimme Danger is the story of one of music's most influential acts. Iggy Pop and the Stooges are nearing fifty years of raucous and defining music, with no slowing down in sight.
The way our calendar influences our thinking about the history of humanity needs to change. The Gregorian calendar is a Western-focused way of marking human history, which excludes many of the important events that marked the progress of civilization outside of Europe. A new proposal suggests adding 10,000 years to our current calendar, making year zero the accepted date of an important shift in the way humans began to organize themselves and their societies.
As America's most trusted printer brand, plenty of people rely on HP for everything from personal projects to important business documents. The new HP Instant Ink plan removes the biggest pain point for their printers: running out of ink. Using the plan, their smart printers can automatically order more ink, ensuring they never run out. The original HP replacement ink or toner is delivered at no extra cost with hassle-free delivery and recycling, and plans start at just $1.50/month for 10 pages, saving up to 50% over other options. For extra convenience, add the optional HP paper delivery.
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For non-aficionados, the wine aisle can be a daunting place. Instead of leaving your choices up to the allure of the label, give Naked Wines a try. They pick wines that match your tastes, determined by a short quiz, and work with world-class independent winemakers to deliver personalized selections at prices up to 60% off. Every shipment is backed by a hassle-free guarantee — if you don't like a bottle, they refund the price, no questions asked. The service also makes a great gift, and with $100 off your first order, it makes for a far more enjoyable Mother's Day present than yet another bouquet of overpriced flowers.
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Skiing isn't limited to just snow anymore. There's another kind of powder that doesn't require frozen toes and below freezing temps. Professional freeskiers Join Jesper Tjäder and Emma Dahlström head to Peru to demonstrate that sand is the new snow by shredding the massive dune of Cerro Blanco.
It's the last month of 2016, and that can mean only one thing: awards season. That time of year when we gather together to moan about who got nominated, who didn't, and should've taken home that silly golden statue instead of someone else. In that spirit, here's a supercut of 25 of the best films of 2016, and surprisingly, it's a pretty good list.
Combining elements of tactical boots with training shoes, the Nike React SFB Carbon Low is built for outdoor pursuits. It's built with Flyplate technology that uses a full-length carbon fiber plate to optimize stride, support the Achilles, and protect from sharp rocks. Lightweight React foam provides cushioning and energy return, while the mesh upper has a durable fabric midfoot overlay, heavy-duty stow-away laces, and a solid rubber toe reinforcement. It all sits atop an outsole of hand and sticky rubbers with rubber teeth in the arch for added grip on challenging terrain.
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The Air Jordan 4 debuted in 1989 in classic colorways like White Cement and Bred. The latest release amps up the retro silhouette with a bold pallet. Its white leather upper is contrasted with vivid sulfur on the floating eye stays, padded collar, and sole details. Anthracite highlights the mesh details, while coconut milk on the heel and toe gives the sneaker a vintage effect. Available in women's sizes, the Nike Air Jordan 4 Retro Vivid Sulfur will drop on April 6, 2024.
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Starting with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney has been pumping out magical animations for nearly 80 years. Their earliest works were so ahead of their time that even though most of these films were made decades before you were born, they were some of your childhood favorites. But they also remind us how far the studio has come. Using 45 Disney features, Bora Barroso shows us just how much their animation has evolved.
The subjects and the photographer are unknown, but the photo is one of the most iconic of all time. With Central Park in the background, 11 men casually have lunch 800 feet above Manhattan. In this short piece by Time Magazine, archivist Christine Rouselle explores the story behind this historic image.
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