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His Parachute Got Stuck on the Plane’s Wheel and He Was Suspended in Midair with Little Chance of Survival—Then Another Plane Came to His Rescue
Almost 80 years after it unfolded in the sky over San Diego, a nearly impossible rescue mission remains one of the most daring feats in aeronautical history.
This Is What the “O” in “O’clock” Stands For
Brat. Whale eye. Barbiecore. In today’s fast-moving world, it can be tough to keep up with all the new words we read or hear. But what about the words we use every day without a second thought? Take the term o’clock, for instance. Have you ever asked yourself: What does the o in o’clock stand for?
Take It From This Hot Sleeper—the Saatva Latex Hybrid Mattress Actually Lets You Sleep Cool
Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I’m an amateur sleep expert. I don’t want to be an amateur sleep expert, but I’ve bought (and replaced) no less than three mattresses in the past 10 years in search of a cooling mattress that delivers on its promise. I sleep hot, and so often, mattresses that claim to help you sleep cool don’t make much of a difference. I still wake up soaked in sweat, even with cooling sheets on the bed. (TMI, but I know I’m not the only one.)
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