5 Intriguing Travel Destinations You've Never Heard Of

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Did you know  that there is a small village in Norway called Longyearbyen, where dying is actually prohibited? The reason for this is that the permafrost in the area is so cold that bodies buried there do not decompose, and as a result, they can still contain diseases that could potentially spread to the living. Therefore, if someone is terminally ill in Longyearbyen, they are flown out to the mainland to spend their final days. Did you know that there is a remote island off the coast of Brazil called Ilha da Queimada Grande, which is home to one of the world's deadliest snakes, the golden lancehead viper? This venomous snake, which is endemic to the island, is so dangerous that the Brazilian government has made it illegal for anyone to visit the island, except for a few select researchers who have special permission. Did you know that there is a town in Japan called Nagoro, where there are more scarecrows than humans? The town's population has been declining for years, a

Eight Mind-Blowing Airport Facts You Should Know

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The first commercial airport was built in 1919 in Hounslow Heath, London, United Kingdom. It was called the London Aerodrome, and it served as a base for the first scheduled international commercial air services. The airport had a single runway, and it was primarily used by the airline company Aircraft Transport and Travel Limited. Since then, airports have grown and evolved to become a crucial part of the global transportation infrastructure.



Today, airports are sprawling complexes with a wide range of services and facilities, from shops and restaurants to hotels and conference centres. As our world becomes increasingly connected, airports will continue to play a vital role in shaping the future of travel. Airports are crucial hubs of modern travel, connecting people and cultures around the world. From the busiest airports to the longest runways, here are 8 fascinating facts about airports and air travel that will blow your mind.

  1. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the world's busiest airport, handling over 100 million passengers in 2019. That's more than the population of some countries!

  2. King Fahd International Airport in Saudi Arabia is the world's largest airport by land area, covering an astounding 780 square kilometres.

  3. Singapore Changi Airport has been named the world's best airport by Skytrax for ten years in a row (2013-2021), offering passengers a range of amenities and services, from cinemas to butterfly gardens.

  4. Dubai International Airport became the first airport in the world to handle more than one billion passengers in a single year in 2019, cementing its status as a global travel hub.

  5. The first commercial airport in the world was Hounslow Heath Aerodrome in London, England, which opened in 1919 and served as London's primary airport until 1946.

  6. The busiest travel day of the year in the United States is the day before Thanksgiving, with millions of people taking to the skies to visit family and friends.

  7. The longest airport runway in the world is located at Qamdo Bamda Airport in Tibet, China, measuring an astonishing 5.5 miles (8.9 kilometres) in length.

  8. In 2018, a total of 4.3 billion passengers travelled by air worldwide, demonstrating the incredible reach and impact of air travel on the global economy and society.
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