Edward Clark
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How a Japanese Sushi Chef Helped End Somali Piracy by Converting Pirates Into Fishermen
At its peak between 2009 and 2011, Somali piracy recorded more than 200 attacks per year, according to data tracked by...
CultureEdward ClarkJanuary 21, 2026 -
A Train in Japan Was 35 Seconds Late, and Everyone Got a Refund
There are delays, and then there are delays that turn into stories people repeat for years. The incident happened on Japan’s...
Getting ThereEdward ClarkJanuary 21, 2026 -
A Passenger Ate His Passport Mid-Flight and Forced the Plane to Divert
A Ryanair flight traveling between Milan and London Stansted diverted to Paris after a disruption involving two passengers shortly after takeoff....
Getting ThereEdward ClarkJanuary 21, 2026 -
10 Places Where the Water is Too Toxic to Swim (But People Do Anyway)
Some water bodies look like they belong in an Instagram tourism reel, until you discover why you don’t see social media...
DestinationsEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
17 Worst Cities to Breathe In Right Now
Ever inhaled deeply and thought, “Hmm, is oxygen supposed to taste crunchy?” Some cities turn breathing into an extreme sport, complete...
MapsEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
Venice Turned Its Baggage Claim Into a Casino Game, and It Is Genius
Waiting for luggage is usually the dullest part of arriving anywhere. Venice found a way to flip that experience on its...
Getting ThereEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
He Sold a Fake Airport That Never Existed, and a Bank Actually Paid $242 Million
On paper, it looked like a major infrastructure deal in one of Africa’s fastest-growing capitals. The plan involved building a new...
Getting ThereEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
17 Overhyped Tourist Traps That Aren’t Worth the Trip
Not every famous travel destination is worth the hype. Some places look incredible in photos but are a total letdown in...
DestinationsEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
Romania Is Building a $1 Billion Dracula Theme Park
Romania is turning one of its most famous legends into a major tourism project. A $1 billion Dracula-themed entertainment resort is...
DestinationsEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026 -
10 “Forbidden” Places in the U.S. That Are Guarded by the Military
Most U.S. military bases have apparent signs, visible fences, and known functions. But a few go far beyond that. These are...
MapsEdward ClarkJanuary 20, 2026