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Bittner demonstrates for visitors the step-by-step process of loading and firing a musket. A well-drilled soldier or militiaman could fire three times per minute.

Yorktown sheds olde light on modern gun debate

At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, you can get a handle on what the Founding Fathers had in mind when drafting the Bill of Rights.

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World's strangest-looking airplane? New Airbus 'Beluga' takes flight
Airbus’s oddly shaped jet – named for its resemblance to the whale of the same name – will replace an older 'Beluga' model being phased out by Airbus.

experience

Moose sightings are common in Katahdin Woods and Waters, where moose outnumber staff by several orders of magnitude.

National parks to beat the heat this summer
To keep cool in the natural beauty, think in terms of three key characteristics: altitude, latitude and water.

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The Raleigh Downtown Dinner & Drinks tour in North Carolina provides a full multi-course meal.

Sip, stroll and snack: 10 must-try food tours in North America
Travelers love to eat and see the sights. Food tours combine both, which have helped them become a booming business.

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The McKittrick Hotel will continue offering immersive theater experiences with

Lost in New York: Book a table, take a trip to The McKittrick Hotel
The McKittrick Hotel, home of the famed "Sleep No More" interactive performance, is now hosting "The Lost Supper." Immersive theater is on the rise.

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EasyJet pilots pose from the cockpit of the carrier's new Airbus A321neo aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow on July 18, 2018.

Boeing, Airbus jet sales soar as Farnborough Airshow winds down
Boeing announced a total of 673 orders and commitments for planes, compared with 571 at last year's Paris Air Show. Airbus' tally of 431 was up from 326.

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The Transportation Security Administration is testing a CT scanner for carry-on bags at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport's Terminal 4.

TSA testing 3D screening of carry-on bags with American at JFK this month
TSA and American Airlines announced Thursday that tests would begin this month with a 3D scanner for carry-on bags at New York's JFK airport.

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As of 2018 things are looking up for the property. There is what appears to be a solid plan to reopen the property as an amusement park again - a hopeful sign of recovery and growth for the area.

Abandoned America: An amusement park devastated by Hurricane Katrina
Photographer Matthew Christopher visited Six Flags New Orleans, a theme park so devastated by Hurricane Katrina it couldn't be restored.

advice

If you need currency, use a debit card at an ATM operated by a known bank—preferably an ATM inside the bank's office, to avoid the possibility of encountering a skimmer.

Summer is high season for these six (avoidable) travel scams
Here are some of the most common travel scams out there, and what you can do to avoid being taken advantage of.