The Battle of New Orleans, which made Andrew Jackson a national hero, was fought two weeks after the War of 1812 had ended and more than a month before the news of the war’s end had reached Louisiana Louisiana is the only state that still refers to the Napoleonic Code …
Where is the safest place to sit on a train?
The most common type of accident to affect a passenger train is a derailment. There are several causes, some of which tend to cause a derailment near the front of the train and some further back in the train. Overall, the safest place to be is in a backward-facing, aisle …
Beijing – Runway Repair
Beijing Capital International Airport will repair one of its three runways from May 23 to 28. The work will affect 11 airline companies, which will have to cut or combine flights. Some flights may move to airports in Tianjin and Shijiazhuang. Travelers are recommended to confirm their flight status with …