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Why do airlines overbook flights?

Why do airlines overbook flights?

Overbooking is not illegal, and most airlines overbook their scheduled flights to a certain extent in order to compensate for no-shows. Passengers are sometimes left behind or bumped as a result. Apr 12, 2017
Four health benefits of eating chocolate

Four health benefits of eating chocolate

Chocolate isnt typically considered a healthy food and its clear that gorging on chocolate bars and sweets isnt necessarily recommended. However, in the past year alone, studies published in high-profile scientific journals have shown that chocolate consumption was linked with reduced cognitive decline, improved athletic performance, lower risk of heart disease, and health benefits for type 2 diabetes patients. Apr 12, 2017
Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

Rex Tillerson: The reign of the Assad family is coming to an end

The US hopes Russia will abandon its support Syrian President Bashar al-Assad because actions such as last weeks chemical attack have stripped him of all legitimacy, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said during the G7 meeting in Italy on 11 April. Apr 12, 2017
Elephants are aware of their own bodies

Elephants are aware of their own bodies

Asian elephants are aware of their bodies, scientists from the University of Cambridge have said. They are able to recognise their bodies as obstacles to success in problem-solving, further strengthening evidence of their intelligence and self-awareness. Apr 12, 2017
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