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Snake Traveling Independently on Japanese Train Inconveniences Other Passengers

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Jul 5th 2011 10:40 AM

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A Tokyo-bound train had to be halted Monday as animal control workers captured a three-foot long snake that was wriggling freely around one of the compartments.

Strangest Travel Jobs In The World (PHOTOS)

by Travel + Leisure. Posted Jul 3rd 2011 07:30 AM

Loews Coronado Bay Resort & Spa

When Travel + Leisure searched the globe for the most offbeat tasks, they came up with some surprising professions.

9 Bizarre Prison Hotels (PHOTOS)

by The Daily Meal. Posted Jul 2nd 2011 07:30 AM

The Alcatraz Hotel

Everyone's been on a vacation they wish could last forever, but there's little doubt any traveler would wish to stay anywhere indefinitely or without choice.

Wehrwolf, Hitler's Ukrainian Bunker, Becomes Controversial Attraction

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Jul 1st 2011 08:40 AM

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The Ukrainian city of Vinnitsa is eager to attract tourists, but is torn about the creation of a Nazi museum in the nearby bunker where Hitler stayed several times during WWII, which they say could be a magnet for neo-Nazis.

Casey Anthony Trial: Rubbernecking Orlando's Newest Tourist Attraction

by Andrew Burmon. Posted Jun 30th 2011 04:15 AM

Casey Anthony Trial Becoming Tourist Spot Leads to Trial Becoming Tourist Spot

Associated Press

The Casey Anthony trial became a huge tourist draw, culminating in the big "not guilty" of first-degree murder verdict handed down. Long lines in Orlando are nothing new, but there are no animatronics here - no singing animals or amiably drunken pirates - only Anthony.

Rock Diaz, American Airlines Passenger, Impersonates Soldier to Get into First Class

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Jun 27th 2011 12:00 PM

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Rock Diaz flew first class from the Dominican Republic to New York Friday on a coach ticket and all he had to do to get bumped up was impersonate a military officer.

7 Weirdest Monuments Around The World (PHOTOS)

by Atlas Obscura. Posted Jun 24th 2011 08:00 AM

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Boll weevils, the Fonz and even filing cabinets: If it exists there's probably a monument to it somewhere in the world.

Wallenda to Walk Across Niagara as Tightrope Bill Passes New York Assembly

by Andrew Burmon. Posted Jun 22nd 2011 03:00 PM

Wallendra to Walk Across Niagara as Tightrope Bill Passes New York Assembly

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The New York State Assembly voted Wednesday afternoon on an unusual piece of legislation, a bill directing the state's parks office to allow Nik Wallenda, of the "Flying Wallendas," to tightrope walk above Niagara Falls. Death-defying, tourism-friendly acts have long been outlawed at Niagara, but a companion bill had already passed the New York Senate.

Train Conductor Confronts Very Educated Woman

by Andrew Burmon. Posted Jun 16th 2011 03:00 PM

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There is always at least one person on your train (bus, plane, hovercraft, velocipede) who insists on imposing their conversation on everyone else.

NYC Calls Goose Busters to Save Airplanes

by Andrew Burmon. Posted Jun 16th 2011 09:15 AM

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In order to ensure the birds will no longer interfere with air traffic, the city of New York is rounding up many of Prospect Park's Canadian Geese and shipping them to Pennsylvania, where they will be slaughtered and handed out as food to the needy.

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