7 Weird Things No One Will Tell You About America

Saddam Hussein Had Detroit’s City Key

Yes, you read that correctly. In 1979, when Saddam Hussein became president of Iraq, Sunni Muslim Reverend Jacob Yasso of Detroit publicly congratulated him for his success and rise to power. Saddam noticed the congratulation and invited Yasso to Iraq, where under the blessing of then Detroit Mayor Coleman Young, Saddam was presented with a symbolic key to the city. While this may seem strange now, at the time they shared the mutual enemy of Iran. There’s a lesson, kids – never make friends with someone just because you both don’t like something!

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John F Kennedy’s Brain is Missing

You would think that the brain of a legendary president who was shot and killed would be something that you would keep tabs on, but unfortunately someone at the National Archives had an off day when President Kennedy’s post-autopsy remains came in and his brain was misplaced. Either that or, as conspiracy theorists will point out, someone stole the brain to cover up facts of his assassination. Theories aside, the brain is still missing to this day.

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Keep Your Flight Boarding Pass and Get Discounts on Your Vacation

After boarding a flight, most people just stuff their boarding pass into their carry-on and forget about it. By doing this, you’re missing out on potential savings. Many airlines offer discounts and freebies for those who keep their boarding pass. Depending on where you land, you could score savings on tourist attractions, restaurants, wine, or even airport transfers.

The Most Common Scams from Around the World

There’s nothing like traversing the world and exploring new countries and cultures, but sometimes the experience is spoiled by dishonorable people preying on uninformed travelers. If you make an effort to learn about the classic scams, you’re unlikely to fall victim to them and can just enjoy the positive side of your trip. To help, here’s a list of common scams around the world for you to get acquainted with.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.