Articles by Karen Fredrickson
Preservation of American Historical Sites Conference (VIDEO)
Americans enjoy visiting historic sites where they can feel a connection to their national past, and this week, a conference is being held to determine the best way to preserve those sites.
Godzilla Platypus: New Species Discovered By Paleontologists In Australia (VIDEO)
Paleontologists have discovered a new species, and it's being referred to as a "Godzilla platypus."
Business Travel Expected to Rise Next Year
Business travel is expected to rise next year. Business travel is expected to rise next year, according to NBC News. The information comes from several industry forecasts that also project an increase in hotel rates and steady or declining airfares.
TSA Finds Record Number of Guns In Airports
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents have found a record number of guns at airport checkpoints this year.
OptionsAway Lets travelers Put a Hold on Airfare
A new travel website offers travelers the option of putting a hold on airfare for up to 21 days without actually purchasing the ticket.
Diwali: The Hindu Festival of Lights (VIDEO)
Diwali is a Hindu festival of lights that is celebrated all over the world and began this year on November 3.
Torres del Paine In Chile Named Eighth Wonder of the World (VIDEO)
Torres del Paine National Park in Chile has been named the eighth wonder of the world by Virtual Tourist.com.
Alligator at O'Hare Airport: Reptile Found Hiding Under Escalator (VIDEO)
Live alligators are banned from boarding airplanes, a fact that almost became relevant at Chicago O'Hare International airport on Friday, when an alligator was found slithering around the terminal
Germany Third Gender: Babies Will Now Be Allowed to Have Sex Field Left Blank on Birth Certificates
Germany has become the first European country to allow babies born with characteristics of both genders to be registered as neither male nor female.
Solar Eclipse: Final Eclipse of 2013 on Sunday Morning (VIDEO)
On Sunday, there will be a solar eclipse that will cover the sun and be visible from eastern North America to the Middle East.
Katy Perry Dead?: Singer Didn't Die In a Car Crash (VIDEO)
Katy Perry is the subject of an online death hoax that claims she died in a car accident on November 1, though it's a false rumor and Perry is actually alive and well
NaNoWriMo: November is National Novel Writing Month - How to Participate (VIDEO)
November is National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), an event set up to help aspiring writers finish a novel, or most of a novel, during the month of November.
United Airlines Increases Miles Needed for Frequent Flier Rewards
United Airlines has put through changes to its frequent flier award chart, increasing the number of miles that fliers need to receive some of the most popular rewards.
Subway Pranksters Make Conductors Laugh (VIDEO)
Most people in New york City ride the subway without paying any attention to the subway conductors, too busy with getting from one place to another, but some pranksters found out that conductors are required to point at a sign in each station and decided to have some fun with it.
Photoshop Model: The Transformation to An Unrealistic Look In 37 Seconds (VIDEO)
It's no secret that Photoshop alters the appearance of models in magazines, but sometimes the extent of the alteration is still surprising, and a new video that shows the entire transformation of a woman from the way she actually loos to the final photo shopped version has gone viral.
Daylight Saving Ends: This Weekend Clocks Fall Back
This weekend begins the end of daylight savings time (DST), to the dismay of many. This weekend begins the end of daylight savings time (DST), to the dismay of many, according to National Geographic.
Airbus Calls for Wider Seats As Industry Standard
Airbus has called upon the airline industry to require wider seats on long-haul flights. Airbus has called upon the airline industry to require wider seats on long-haul flights, according to CNN Money.
Ladybugs Swarming: People Get Freaked Out As Their Houses Are Covered (VIDEO)
In the south, swarms of ladybugs during the fall is nothing new, but this year the bugs, also known as Coccinellidae, are especially large.
Halloween Storm: Will It Affect Trick-or-Treating?
It will be a stormy Halloween for much of the country, ranging from Texas to the Midwest, and expanding all the way to some of the Northeast, according to AccuWeather meteorologist Andy Mussoline.
Nicole Kidman Dead?: Actress Did Not Fall Off a Cliff (VIDEO)
Nicole Kidman is the latest celebrity to be the victim of an Internet death hoax. Nicole Kidman is the latest celebrity to be the victim of an Internet death hoax.
Halloween: Whaley House Most Haunted House In the United States (VIDEO)
The Whaley House, located in San Diego, California, frequently appears on lists of the most haunted houses in the country.
Gold Bars Found In Toilet by Airline Crew Cleaners Worth Over $1 Million
A cleaning crew found 280 gold bars worth over $1 million inside the toilet of a Flydubai airline, a discount airline from the Middle East.
United Airlines Named a Top Company for LGBT Rights & Equality
United Airlines is living up to its slogan, "fly the friendly skies," with a new honor for their treatment of LGBT people.
Halloween: Winchester Mystery House Haunted By Caretaker & Others (VIDEO)
The Mysterious Winchester House in San Jose, California, has a fascinating backstory that continues to draw visitors today.
Bob Barker to Return to 'The Price Is Right' (VIDEO)
Bob Barker, the popular game show host of "The Price is Right," from 1972 to 2007, is returning to host the show for his 90th birthday.
Smithsonian Opens Yoga Exhibit (VIDEO)
The Smithsonian Institution has organized what curators believe is the first exhibition about the visual history and art of yoga, including the origins of the practice and its evolution.
Disney Magic Back on the Water: Renovated Ship Updated (VIDEO)
The recently renovated Disney Magic is back on the water, ready for cruise passengers to enjoy their vacation.
Paris Hilton Died?: Actress & Socialite Didn't Fall Off a Cliff While Filming a Movie
Paris Hilton is the latest victim of an Internet death hoax, with a website reporting she died in Austria, when she is actually alive and well.
David Beckham Died?: Athlete Involved In a Car Accident But Survived Uninjured (VIDEO)
David Beckham was involved in a minor car accident, but he didn't die in the accident, but is alive and well, contrary to rumors on the Internet that the accident was fatal.
Giraffe Riddle: Game Goes Viral on Facebook
A giraffe riddle is spreading through Facebook like wildfire, intriguing many users with a viral social media game where users change their profile picture to a giraffe if they answer a riddle incorrectly.
