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Why every airport runway has 2 numbers on it
Runways are given two numbers that tell pilots the general direction they're facing. They're essential for airports to direct traffic through different runways. → Read More
Why every airport runway has 2 numbers on it
Runways are given two numbers that tell pilots the general direction they're facing. They're essential for airports to direct traffic through different runways. → Read More
How NFT mania helped digital artist Beeple sell a piece of crypto art for $69 million at a Christie's auction
Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, sold the most expensive digital artwork in history. A Christie's auction for his NFT reached more than $69 million. → Read More
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics may cost more than $26 billion — and the estimate keeps rising
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are the most expensive summer games ever, and last year's postponement added nearly $3 billion to the total. → Read More
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics may cost more than $26 billion
The 2020 Olympics in Tokyo are the most expensive summer games ever, and last year's postponement added nearly $3 billion to the total. → Read More
Inside a UPS driving school that teaches 129,000 drivers
UPS delivers more than 5.5 billion packages each year. It runs 12 driving schools, teaching its 129,000 drivers safe driving and delivery methods. → Read More
Former Secret Service agent reveals what it takes to secure an inauguration
Presidential inaugurations are magnets for potential threats, from nuclear attacks to civil disobedience. → Read More
I ate nothing but 'healthy' fast food for a week — here’s what happened
I ate "healthy" fast food from Wendy's, McDonald's, Subway, Taco Bell, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts, and Chick-Fil-A for a whole week. I lost 6.5 pounds and never felt healthy. → Read More
How Georgia's Senate races became the most expensive ever
The cost of political campaigns in the US has been steadily growing, and the 2020 Georgia Senate races are the most expensive yet. → Read More
A drive-thru haunted attraction called Horrorland is providing pandemic-safe entertainment in Florida
The drive-thru Halloween attraction has given workers in the entertainment industry a rare employment opportunity since the pandemic hit. → Read More
These 5 leaders are transforming how America works, plays, and invests
From activists taking on Silicon Valley to entrepreneurs building a more sustainable marketplace, here are five leaders from Business Insider's list of 100 Transformers. → Read More
Sweden used a controversial strategy to fight coronavirus and its death toll is now among the highest in the world
Sweden isn't using lockdowns against the coronavirus. Its leaders think the country will reach "herd immunity" soon. Protestors want the US to follow. → Read More
As plexiglass barriers become the future of indoor dining, experts worry they may not be enough
Experts and consumers both question whether the protective measures are enough, as the coronavirus can live on surfaces for up to 72 hours. → Read More
Some COVID-19 survivors are losing the ability to walk and need to relearn motor skills — these patients are proof
For patients who are hospitalized with COVID-19, surviving the disease is often just the start of their troubles. → Read More
'Our society is evolving': What historians and activists are saying about the movement to remove statues
Statues of Confederate leaders and other controversial figures, like slaveholders and colonists, have become a focal point for protesters. → Read More
Fashion brands are reopening their factories and making millions of face masks to fight the coronavirus-related shortage
Major brands like Louis Vuitton, Christian Siriano, and Zara are using their factories to produce masks and other necessary equipment. → Read More
Ingenious ways companies around the world are transforming objects into ventilators
Companies around the world, from car companies to missile makers, are shifting production to ventilators to fight the shortage. → Read More
Wuhan ended its 76-day coronavirus lockdown last week — here's how Wuhan residents are reacting
The people of Wuhan, China, have mixed feelings about the reopening of their city, which was put under lockdown in January. → Read More
A group of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn became experts in online learning before the coronavirus. Now educators are seeking their help.
The Chabad movement has been educating its children online since 2006. With 80% of schools now closed worldwide, people want their expertise. → Read More
Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller explains how compelling stories are what really shape our economy — from bitcoin to Trump's presidency
Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Shiller explains how compelling stories can impact actual economic outcomes. → Read More