Severe drought at Iraq’s Mosul Dam reveals 40 ancient Hellenistic-era tombs, uncovering long-submerged burial practices and hidden history beneath the reservoir.

Vacations are precious—we only get so many days a year to escape the grind. So, when one partner wants a cruise and the other is dreaming of an all-inclusive resort, how do you choose?

With selfie sticks and front facing cameras the world is our selfie oyster. But some oysters are safer than others. These are some of the most dangerous selfie spots around the globe.

History is full of unsolved mysteries, but sometimes, new technology leads historians to answers. Here are some historical mysteries that we’ve recently figured out.

Archaeologists in Bulgaria unearthed a significant historical treasure hidden in the sewer system below an ancient city—but its discovery is not what’s making history.

The request itself was ordinary. A guest asked for extra towels, expecting the kind of neutral response hotels usually give without pause. Instead, the answer felt abrupt, as if a basic comfort had suddenly turned into a favor. Moments like this tend to linger because they disrupt expectations rather than violate rules. Towels are rarely noticed when available, yet their absence becomes symbolic when access feels restricted. What should have been forgettable becomes oddly memorable. These interactions raise larger questions about how hospitality defines “reasonable,” where cost and environmental concerns quietly intervene, and how small refusals reshape a guest’s perception of care. This article examines standard towel practices, explains why denials sometimes happen, and outlines what both guests and hotels can learn when everyday comfort becomes negotiable.