The Boeing 737 Max-8 - Which U.S. Airlines Operate Them?

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One of the newest commercial airplanes in the sky is the Boeing 737 Max-8. Yet it was involved in two of the deadliest air crashes in the past few years. Yesterday's fatal crash that killed 157 people in Ethiopia and the other air crash - another Boeing 737 Max-8, that crashed in Indonesia not six months ago, killing 189 people. 
South African airline operator, Comair as well as airlines from China and Indonesia have grounded all of their Max-8 planes. There are, however, still two major airlines in the USA flying Boeing 737 Max-8's.

14 Vinyl Records Are Worth A Combined US$1.5 Million

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When last did you go through your vinyl collection? Have a look at these 14 vinyls (or LP's as we used to refer to them, back then)....maybe you have one (or more) in your collection. Sadly, I had the Beatles 'White Album' but gave it to my brother in law as a gift many, many years ago without realising the imminent value thereof! I still have a couple of vinyls that I am holding on to, but mainly due to sentimental value. 

Top 10 Stouts to Drink This St. Paddy's Day

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As my name is Patrick and I was born on 17 March.....I thought it appropriate to post this. There are not many beers more typically Irish than stout, and few days are better for drinking them than St. Patrick's day!

Facts You Did Not Know About Your Favourite Brew

And you thought you knew your beer? Maybe not! An infographic that depicts the top 24 facts that you most likely have never known. Be amazed....and cheers!

World’s largest individually timed cycle race

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The Cape Town Cycle Tour (previously known as the Cape Argus Cycle Tour) is the world’s largest individually timed cycle race. As an annual institution, this coming Sunday, Cape Town, South Africa, will host the 41st year of this 109 km event. (I was fortunate to have been one of 35,000 riders that has completed 14 of these cycle tours, until a lung dysfunction caused me to abandon further participation). Every year I sadly miss cycling in this awesome event thus to those who are participating - all the best and ENJOY!

Monochrome Vintage Photos of Early NASA Facilities

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Monochrome vintage photos of early NASA facilities including wind tunnels that assisted in making space flight possible to analog machines that were the forerunners to the present computer. A visual history of this innovative industry is depicted here.

Some Old Wives' Tales About Cooking Steak That Needs To Dissapear

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Should thick steak rest at room temperature before you grill it? Should you first seal both sides? Do you turn your steak only once? May you use a fork to turn your steak? Serious Eats puts to rest seven of the most stubborn myths about grilling steaks.

1930 - Construction Of The Empire State Building in Pictures

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3,400 workers started the construction of New York's Empire State Building in March 1930. These photos reflect the dangerous nature of the construction of, what was then, the world's tallest building.

You Will Be Sick (And Maybe Dead) - If You Follow The Five Second Rule

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Oh No! That sudden 'splat' and your piece of toast lands on the carpet. You are not going to waste  minutes waiting to replace it....No, simply claim the 'five second rule,' pick the food up, brush it off and you're ready to eat, right? Science says "I think not!".

Where the origins of this five second rule are still in the dark; Genghis Khan seems to get some of the credit for first implementing the rule for eating food from the floor while others credit the fast food industry, so as to reduce food waste. Both seem improbable!

Ten Well-Educated Rock Stars

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Being on Tour, writing and recording music could impede academic aspirations for many rock stars. Some have chosen between a life on the road and a lifestyle incorporating with books and research. Some of these guys earned their bachelor's degrees before entering the limelight.

A Beautiful Waterfall in the Grand Canyon

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Within the Havasupai Native American Reservation, near Supai, in Grand Canyon National Park is Havasu Falls, a hidden waterfall featuring a main stream that plummets close to 100 ft (30 m) over a vertical rockface into a large pool of water below.

Nope...They Didn't Quite Get It!

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There are many oblivious people - That idiot who cut into your lane, that person with something in their front teeth, and that crush we've all had on someone who is too blind to the hints... Those are the people that didn't quite get it!

Mono Lake's Tufa Towers

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A strange place to say the least...that's Mono Lake in California. Unlike many weirde places in the world, this strange environment is actually caused by us, by diverting the lakes streams 350 miles to the south! 

Two of the Bigger Airlines Admit to Cameras in their Entertainment Systems

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Do you fly on a regular basis? You are 35,000 feet up...and you find out your privacy is being compromised. Two airlines did not notify passengers that their entertainment systems have outward-facing cameras.

What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking?

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Each year smoking causes nearly 6 million deaths around the world. In the USA alone, about 16 million people are living with smoking induced disease including lung cancer, heart disease, stroke and diabetes. So what happens to your body if you stop smoking?

Anyone old enough to remember the Vintage Vegas?

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Las Vegas had stayed in a continuous construction and demolition for the past fifty years, resulting in  it's existence as a modern wonder in itself. Have a look at some incredibly garish and maybe glamorous visions of the Old Vegas. 

Embracing Anxiety And Depression - there is an art to it

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There is another way to beat your depression and anxiety, rather than fighting it. This technique could be more efficient than normal methods of dealing with depression.

South African wine - A beginner's guide

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People from all over the world come to sample South African wine. Many of the world's best wines are made in Cape Town and surrounds. It might be a little daunting to explore South African wines thus, if you haven’t done a lot of wine tasting before, this handy guide might assist you with this experience whilst visiting Cape Town.

Old Enough To Be Around Fifty Years Ago?....A Look Back At 1969 in Photos

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Anyone that can remember 1969 will be taken back in history with these photos of the first Moon landing, Woodstock, the Vietnam war and much more...

Anti-Poaching Sharpshooters Were Once Domestic Abuse Victims

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Zimbabwe's animal poaching has become senseless, but now there is an all-female group of abuse victims, now turned sharpshooters, that call themselves Akashinga (The Brave Ones) to protect the country’s rhino and elephant population.
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