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Mint julep: The origins of the Derby's official drink

9 years 4 months ago
This May 5th and 6th, during the 143rd Kentucky Derby, 320 bartenders will douse 232,000 pounds of crushed ice with 19,200 liters of bourbon and 4,000 pounds of mint, ultimately serving up approximately 127,000 mint juleps to around 160,000 thirsty Derby and Oaks race attendees.

Which Los Angeles-area airport should I fly into?

9 years 4 months ago
Ah, Los Angeles! Land of fame, fortune and avocado toast. But, despite how easy the tanned, jet-setting celebrities make it look, you need a lot more than a dream and a cardigan to navigate this southern California city's many airports.

Climate change could make turbulence stronger and more frequent

9 years 4 months ago
Climate change is expected to affect your life in some surprising ways in the coming decades. From worsening pollen allergies to lowered sex drives, raising the planet's temperature by continued greenhouse gas emissions has wide ranging impacts -- but did you know that global warming may also make your plane ride significantly bumpier?
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