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'Galactic Cosmic Rays' Threaten Fliers Health, Claims Scientist

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Aug 18th 2011 09:15 AM

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A British solar scientist is warning long haul fliers that they may be subjected to cancer causing cell damage on flights near the poles due to an increasing number of solar energetic particles and galactic cosmic rays.
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Seoul to Introduce Female-Only Subway Cars

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Aug 18th 2011 09:00 AM
Seoul to Introduce Female-Only Subway Cars

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Segregation of the sexes is making a comeback in Seoul. The South Korean capitol plans to introduce female-only subway cars in response to sexual assault complaints.
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Fireworks Found on Southwest Airlines Plane

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Aug 17th 2011 10:33 AM
 Fireworks Found on Southwest Airlines Plane

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A Ziploc bag full of fireworks was found on a Kansas City bound Southwest Airlines flight Tuesday, reports a local NBC affiliate.
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Virgin Atlantic Issues 'Weep Warnings' On Flights

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Aug 17th 2011 09:00 AM
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Virgin Atlantic has decided to put "weep warnings" before emotional movies shown in-flight. It seems emotions run high at 30,000 feet.
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Seychelles Shark Attack: Ian Redmond, British Honeymooner, Eaten by Shark

by AOL Travel Staff. Posted Aug 16th 2011 06:45 PM
A British honeymooner was eaten by shark on Tuesday while swimming close to the shore in the Seychelles.
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