This week I learned United once offered men-only flights complete with 'manly' services, and more
Fun and interesting facts from around the web
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- United had men-only flights until 1970. Here's the manly services they offered. (BoardingArea)
- Eye expressions offer a glimpse into the evolution of emotion (Cornell Chronicle)
- A shrimp that can kill with sound named after Pink Floyd (NPR)
- Infamous man-eaters of Tsavo ate like zoo animals (Discover)
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