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Suborbital space tourism finally arrives | FCC prepares to run public C-band auction | The big four in the U.S. launch industry — United Launch Alliance, SpaceX, Blue Origin and Northrop Grumman — hope to be one of two providers that will receive five-year contracts later this year to launch national security payloads starting in 2022. | China’s launch rate stays high | The International Space Station is the largest ever crewed object in space.

 
Morro Bay Maritime Museum in Morro Bay,...
The history of Morro Bay, a small city along California’s Central Coast, is a history of seafaring, from its commercial fishery to the U.S. Naval Amphibious Training Base that trained troops to fight in the Pacific Theater of World War II. At this small museum—a passion project that took decades to come together—this maritime history is preserved and displayed along California’s picturesque coastline. In the 1990s, museum founder Brent Roberts gathered a group of maritime history aficionados with the...

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Pensacola Lighthouse in Pensacola, Florida
Climbing the 177 steps to the top of the Pensacola Lighthouse brings you to a vantage point 191 feet above sea level. From there, you can see the sparkling Gulf of Mexico and three historic forts: Fort Barrancas, Fort McRee, and Fort Pickens. As you stand at the top of the lighthouse, smelling the salt water and feeling the cool breeze, views stretch out for miles in every direction. But one of the next views is much closer than...

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9 Unique Eats You Have to Try...
The cultural hub of the Mountain West, Denver is a multi-dimensional metropolis and a vibrant basecamp for visitors drawn to the majesty of the Rockies. It’s a melting pot of culinary influences, which have inspired not only a vibrant food scene but a thriving network of imaginative restaurants. From unexpected menu combinations, to unique and immersive settings, these establishments are reimagining the dining experience. Watch chefs cook your meal in a live performance at Beckon, learn dessert science at...

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Gastro Obscura’s Guide to Sustainable Denver Dining
Living at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains invites a keen interest in the natural environment. And while Denver is known for attracting eco-conscious travelers and residents, it holds a similar draw for sustainability-focused restaurateurs. Throughout the city, dozens of chefs, brewers, sommeliers, and urban farmers are reimagining our food systems, making them more local, more ethical, and more sustainable than ever. From Root Down, which is 100% wind-powered and constructed from upcycled materials, to Farm & Market, which...

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The Weird and Wonderful World of Sex...
During the peak of summer off the coast of Maine, a female lobster approaches the den of a potential mate. Male lobsters are aggressive, so she’s whipped up a love potion to win him over. The persuasive concoction is her own pee, full of seductive and disarming pheromones, which springs from a surprising source. “I hate to tell this to people who love to eat lobster,” says Ellen Prager, marine scientist and author of Sex, Drugs, and Sea Slime:...

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Maultaschen
The origins of Germany’s Maultaschen are deliciously devious. Legend has it that, in the late Middle Ages, a lay brother named Jakob invented the stuffed pasta dumplings at the Maulbronn Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1147 by Cistercian monks in southwest Germany. One direct translation of Maultaschen is “mouth pockets,” though “Maul” could just as easily refer to Maulbronn. Maultaschen are usually square dumplings (though sometimes they’re rolled) and can be fried in a pan or...

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Podcast: Stone of Destiny
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the Stone of Destiny, a giant rock that has supposedly been used in the coronation of every English monarch since the 1300s. But is it authentic? Or could the real one be in this Scottish bar? We weigh the evidence. Our podcast is an audio guide to the world’s wondrous, awe-inspiring, strange places. In under 15...

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9 Tips to Increase Bookings Through Hotel...
Hotel Metasearch Hotel Metasearch aggregates data from various booking sites to compare hotel prices and availability in one place. It’s important for offering travelers a convenient way to find the best deals and for hotels to maximize their visibility and bookings through diverse channels, enhancing competitive positioning and revenue opportunities. Key Takeaways Optimize Distribution: Select The post 9 Tips to Increase Bookings Through Hotel Metasearch appeared first on Revfine.com.

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A Peek Inside a 'Scam Manual' Written...
Many years ago, Loren Pankratz got a call from a rare book dealer. The man was at the end of his career, he told Pankratz, and had a special book to sell. It had been passed down from his grandfather, and perhaps only three other copies existed in the world. He thought Pankratz, a former professor of psychology in Oregon who collects books on cons and frauds, might be interested. Pankratz bought the book, which was in German, and...

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Kew Gardens Is Undergoing a Big, Steamy...
Just off the Thames in Southwest London, a prehistoric type of South African palm tree has been living for almost two centuries. Growing an inch a year, today it’s the height of a double-decker bus and slopes drunkenly 16 feet to the side. It needs four metal crutches to keep from falling over altogether—for an expat at least 249 years old, not bad. The tree, an Eastern Cape giant cycad, is kept in the Palm House at the Royal...

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10 Pricing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel...
Pricing Strategies in the Hotel Industry Pricing strategies in the hotel industry are methods used to set room rates based on various factors like demand, competition, and market trends. These strategies are crucial for maximizing revenue and ensuring a hotel’s profitability. By adapting prices according to different circumstances and customer segments, hotels can optimize occupancy The post 10 Pricing Strategies to Increase Your Hotel Revenue appeared first on Revfine.com.

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5 Hotel Management Software Solutions Every Hotel...
Hotel Management Software Solutions Hotel management software solutions are specialized tools designed to streamline operations in the hospitality industry. These solutions are crucial as they manage various aspects like reservations, room assignments, billing, and customer data. They enhance operational efficiency, improve guest experiences, and provide valuable insights for better decision-making in hotel management. Key Takeaways The post 5 Hotel Management Software Solutions Every Hotel Needs appeared first on Revfine.com.

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Merry Widow Health Mine in Basin, Montana
On the picturesque drive between Butte and Helena, deep in the Boulder Mountains of Montana, near the tiny town of Basin, is a place that for decades has drawn people from around the world for its purported healing properties. Nestled in a canyon, on a heavily-wooded mountain slope, sits the Merry Widow Health Mine. Unlike conventional spas or springs that attract people with the hope of relief from that which ails them, the Merry Widow’s secret sauce has a...

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Podcast: World's Loneliest House
Listen and subscribe on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast apps. In this episode of The Atlas Obscura Podcast, we visit the misnamed “World’s Loneliest House”—and the flocks of puffins who live there. Some people want to eat them, some want to protect them, and the two groups collide here. If you want to learn more about the puffin situation in the Westman Islands, check out our episode called Puffin Patrol about a community that sweeps the...

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Google Hotel Ads Guide – How Hotels...
Google Hotel Ads Google Hotel Ads allow hotels and travel companies to display their listings directly in Google search results. This platform is crucial for visibility and direct booking, connecting potential guests with accommodation options when they search for hotels on Google, and enhancing the online presence and booking opportunities for hoteliers. Key Takeaways Enhances The post Google Hotel Ads Guide – How Hotels Increase Bookings With Google appeared first on Revfine.com.

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