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This City Won't Be Building Any New Hotels Anytime Soon — Here's Why

Managing the effects of tourism is a balancing act, and it's all too easy for the scales to tip the wrong way. At least one extremely popular European destination is trying to prevent overtourism with bold new regulations. Discover why this city won't be building any new hotels anytime soon.

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Why Is It Called a Baked Alaska? How 5 Foods Got Their Names

Have you ever wondered why it's called a baked Alaska and not a baked New York? Or why Hollandaise sauce is named after Holland when it originated in France? When food is named after a specific place, the reasoning behind the name isn't always straightforward.

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This Is Why Your Airplane Meal Tastes Bland

While it's true that most airlines aren't expecting a Michelin star for the pasta and dinner rolls they serve in economy class, it isn't just the cuisine that's suboptimal at 30,000 feet: It's also your ability to taste it. Discover the science behind why your airplane meal tastes bland onboard.

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