Albatrosses can fly continuously over open ocean

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These massive seabirds can lock their wings and glide over the open ocean for absolutely ridiculous stretches, avoiding solid ground entirely.

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Albatrosses can fly continuously over open ocean — STACKY / Travel

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If you hate turbulence, why should you actively avoid booking seats near the back of the plane?

Flying in a window seat exposes you to significantly higher levels of ultraviolet radiation because the thin acrylic windows do absolutely nothing to block UVA rays at thirty thousand feet.

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