11 common objects that are never called by their proper names

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A what? 11 common objects that are never called by their proper names 4 min. While we typically go about life describing the end of our shoelaces as ‘the end of the shoelace’ or the whites of the egg as ‘egg whites’, these things, and many more, have names of their own, even if they are not always widely known or used. Let’s have a look at 11 common things that have proper names, even if no one uses them. Read full article

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Here's why no flight ever goes over Disney World or Mount Vernon

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Landmarks   Here's why no flight ever goes over Disney World or Mount Vernon   7 min. Read Now Once you reach 35,000 feet of altitude is impossible to see what you’re flying over, but the mystery remains. You might assume pilots can cruise anywhere they please, but the truth is, there are some places so sensitive that pilots aren’t allowed anywhere near them: The White House, Disney World, or even George Washington’s historic home are just a few of them. These are called no-fly zones, and here are 11 of those places in America where the skies are permanently off-limits. Read Full Article

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