Passengers on a plane are expected to be tolerant and calm towards little kids on board. However, sometimes, things go beyond the borders and cause disturbance to everyone.
A Reddit user with the nickname Auroraah shared a curious story. This person witnessed how sometimes paying more doesn’t bring the desired result, but the opposite. Here is how it all went.
One may think nothing could go wrong on a school bus taking kids to their homes on one sunny day in Michigan. When danger might actually await us on every corner. Hopefully this time a young boy could throw all the panic away and prevent what could have become a very tragic accident.
“If I found our kitchen had been cleaned overnight and was told ’Keanu sat on the train for 2 hours to do our kitchen, wouldn’t accept any money’, I’d believe it,” this is how a Reddit user described the kindness typical of the actor. This time our beloved Keanu made an 80-year-old woman’s whole year just by doing one simple thing.
With the problem of luggage being lost on a daily basis and in terrifying numbers, it is only normal that some people are trying to board their planes with just carry-on bags. However, there are always very low weight limits for these bags and people find themselves in trouble for overweight luggage. One way to try and avoid this is to wear as many layers as you can. And this exactly what two young women from Australia did in order to avoid paying a fee.
As dedicated fans of discovering intriguing movie facts, we embarked on a research journey to uncover the fascinating connection between real-life Titanic passengers and their appearance in the 1997 blockbuster film. Our investigation led us to these 12 individuals who experienced the historic tragedy firsthand and made their way onto the silver screen. Prepare to be amazed as we delve into the extraordinary overlap of their stories with the captivating world of cinema.
A mechanic from Illinois was called out to tow a crashed vehicle. As he approached the upside-down Ford Ranger, suddenly he was struck with inspiration. Now, most people would only see a wrecked car, but this guy saw a whole new type of vehicle. He then took two pickups, a Ford Ranger and a Ford F-150. Then, he spent 6 months working on a strange new vehicle. With the two cars combined, he created the illusion that there was only one. With enough room for passengers, it’s even legally approved to drive along the road. With the four wheels on top all spinning autonomously in line with the ones on the road, he creates confusion wherever he drives. Yeah, and it looks quite weird even perfectly parked.
The plane had been in the air for a mere 25 seconds when the pilots noticed weird noises and bizarre vibrations. They tried several ways to improve the situation, but nothing worked. The engine surges continued. And just over a minute into the flight, when the plane reached 3,000 feet, both engines failed: first, the right one; two seconds later, the left one. The pilots decided to return to the airport they had just left. At the same time, they tried to restart the engines. Nothing seemed to work. The flight crew made a decision to pitch the plane down and then level it off. Perhaps it could help them gain some speed for the glide! But soon, they realized they wouldn’t make it to the airport. Was the plane going to crash?! That’s when the Miracle at Gottröra occurred.
Hey, I get it: airports, planes, annoying seat neighbors — traveling is stressful. Tensions rise, and sometimes you can’t help but blow off some steam. But try to stay cool! You don’t wanna get a yellow card for misbehavior, do you?
Everyone stares at the flight attendant as she hastily walks past the passengers. She ignores any request that comes to her and rushes to the cockpit. Everyone looks at each other confused. Is there a problem with the plane? Behind all these worried people, one man is sitting patiently waiting for his plan to unfold. No one knew the danger they were about to be in.
Imagine you’re on vacation and your hotel reservation gets canceled. Bummer, you’ll have to find another place to stay, right? You start googling for accommodations when you stumble upon this ad. It mentions a hotel that seemingly has an infinite number of rooms. They’ll surely have a room available for you, right? You arrive at the hotel, and you’re greeted at the check-in desk by the hotel manager. This receptionist in particular sure does look special. You’ll soon find out why. He starts by saying all his rooms are booked. The infinite number of rooms are all filled by an infinite number of guests. But wait, the manager might have a solution to still check you in. Told you he was special!
You take your seat on the plane and look around. It’s a large aircraft, spacious and new. You look up — something draws your attention to that small compartment above your seat that contains your oxygen mask. Come to think of it, you’ve only ever seen it during in-flight safety demonstrations. “Ah, maybe it’s for the better,” you think and relax into your seat. Screaming and powerful jerks are what wakes you up. One of the flight attendants is saying something in an urgent voice, but, still disoriented after your nap, you can’t catch the meaning of the announcement.
I know, right, why couldn’t we just strap a huge parachute to the entire plane? You bring up a great point — with some airplanes malfunctioning, why don’t we just make them float safely to the ground? I mean, if we can drop a human being on a parachute, why can’t we do the same for planes?
You’re running along the street. People shout in panic and try to move out of your way. But they do it rather slowly — as if in slo-mo. Magnetic levitation cars stop abruptly — some of them just moments away from crashing into each other. Drivers and passengers are gaping at you, their eyes and mouths wide open. You pay them no attention — and run, run, run. Rewind 3 months ago.
Two flight attendants stood in the galley, smiling at each other as the plane prepared for take-off. Usually, it would be a hectic time, ushering passengers in and settling them. Yet, this is a time for fun. Their flight is a ghost flight. Devoid of passengers. If you’ve ever wondered what the crew gets up to on empty flights, you’re about to find out. They took a serving tray each but had no intention of preparing food and headed into two separate aisles. It’s aisle surfing time!
April 14, 1912. The dark night was filled with horrible sounds of a giant metal vessel breaking into two. The largest ship of that time collided with an iceberg that was on its way. The Titanic. One of the biggest stories of the 20th century that people still talk about. The starboard side of the giant vessel brushed up against the iceberg. It was 11:40 p.m. when things started going wrong. This iceberg caused enough damage for at least five watertight compartments in the hull to start filling with water.
On April 10, 1912, crowds gathered at Southampton beach to wave off what was at the time the world’s largest and most prestigious ship, the RMS Titanic. The cost of the most expensive First Class Parlor ticket was $4,350 — that’s around $70,000 in today’s money. But barely 5 days after steaming away, the ship was swallowed by the Atlantic Ocean. So let’s rewind and go back to what actually happened on that fateful night. The captain wanted to set a speed record for the ship’s maiden voyage and arrive early.
On April 10, 1912, the RMS Titanic set sail from England. But this wasn’t the launch of a regular ship. The Titanic was the largest liner ever built at the time. It was 882 feet long — that’s nearly the size of three soccer fields! And measured from the hull to the top of the smokestacks, the ship was an impressive 175 feet tall! That’s the size of a 17-story building. Deemed “unsinkable,” it took 3,000 workers almost 3 years to build. But a mere four days into its very first voyage, at 11:40 PM, the ship collided with an iceberg and was lost beneath the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. It took the liner only 2 hours and 40 minutes to sink. And of more than 2,200 passengers and crew members on board, only 706 survived.
Many airports have carpets in their gate areas. This nicety usually comes with a few other perks: lower ceilings, comfortable seats, and pleasant, natural lighting. All this costs more for airports, and carpets are not as easy to clean as hard floors are, but they create a cozy feeling for passengers waiting for their flight, making them more relaxed. Still, it isn’t just a gesture of goodwill on the part of airports: according to social research, calm passengers are about 7-10% more likely to go window shopping and actually buy something in the lounge area or duty-free zone. So by investing in the passengers’ comfort, airports actually increase their own income.
April 12th in the Year 1912. It’s a great date for humanity: the 300th anniversary of the launch of the legendary Titanic. The best engineers of the world have collaborated for years to bring their masterpiece to the public: the Spacetanic. And they’ve done it just in time. The glorious spaceship is waiting in its harbor under the limelight, photographed by thousands of people. The trip was scheduled for April 12, just like 300 years ago.Finally, the big day has come. The passengers are going on board the most magnificent spaceship of the time — they call it unbreachable. It has 12 decks, from the third class closer to the bottom to the most luxurious first class on the top, with panoramic view of outer space.
You’re running around the bus station with 20 bags, looking for your bus. You can’t afford to miss it — the next one is leaving next year. Finally, you find the right bus, and meet 19 other passengers you’ll be traveling with through 18 countries for the next 70 days. Whew, is there a bathroom on this thing?The new luxury bus will get on its first 12,500-mile journey from India’s capital New Delhi to London in the United Kingdom in 2021. It’ll be a hop-on/hop-off trip divided into 4 legs across Asia and Europe and operated by an Indian tour company. Each leg will last 12 to 22 days, and you can book them independently. Passengers will get to visit the sights of Southeast Asia, the Great Wall of China, the Silk Road in Central Asia, Gobi Desert, and Europe’s largest cities. Guided tours, meals, and hotel stays will be included in the $20,000 bus fare.
It was just a couple of hours before midnight. Some of the 2,200 passengers of a large luxurious ocean liner were still partying in the beautiful first-class lounges. The rest were asleep in their beds. Some of them — in spacious cabins filled with paintings and decorated with ornate carvings.Others — in tiny rooms below sea level. All of these people had only one thing in common — on that chilly April night, all of them were heading from Southhampton in England to New York City.
Whazzup? Feeling anxious while landing? Hey, there’s no need to worry. Even if you land in such a particular place as Bhutan! Thing is, the terrain here is so extreme it makes it super complicated to land. What is interesting about flying there, is that there are really few pilots out there who are certified to land in Bhutan — yeah, zig-zagging toward the ground sounds like a real quest. Bhutan Paro International Airport is often named one of the world’s most dangerous airports. In the whole world, there are only two airlines that fly to this airport. About 10 years ago, there were only 8 pilots who were permitted to fly there, but today the number is a bit bigger.
You’re having breakfast at home and wave at the passengers of a plane passing by your house. Ah, another one. You live on the 739th floor of X-Seed 4000. It’s an entire city contained in one massive skyscraper. It sounds unrealistic right now, but one day it may become a reality. Let’s see what we’d need to make it happen. But first, let’s browse through the list of once tallest constructions on the planet. The Great Pyramid of Giza, originally standing at 481 ft, used to be the tallest structure ever built by humans for over 3,800 years. The Lincoln Cathedral took this title away from the Great Pyramid only in 1311, winning by just one foot [482 ft].
Nowadays riding a taxi is not a luxury but an affordable means of transport. You can now even summon one with the help of a special app. Dozens of people get into cars to get from point A to point B, entrusting their destiny to drivers. Sometimes a taxi ride, even a short one, can turn into a real adventure, making drivers and passengers feel like characters from books and movies.
Even tough and cynical people sometimes need someone who can show sympathy and kindness to them. Often we don’t even guess how strongly we can be affected by someone’s insignificant act. It happens that even a small favor from a stranger can bring back our faith in humanity.
The thing we love most about airports is the feeling of a special atmosphere and the sense of new adventure. You can always observe a lot of interesting and surprising things while waiting for your next flight. For example, you can stumble upon your look-alike, meet a walking robot, or witness people who treat terminal gates like a second home.
The sinking of the Titanic was a tragedy and only 700 people out of 2,200 survived. There have been several films about this tragedy, but the most memorable one is James Cameron’s Titanic released in 1997. It has really stunning visual effects, a great romantic story, and, of course, complex and interesting characters.
Many international airlines still allow the transportation of animals on board if you can prove that you need your pet for emotional support during the flight. That’s why some passengers not only carry cats and dogs in the cabin with them, but also mini-horses, hogs, and even peacocks in order to overcome flying stress.
If you’ve ever flown in a plane, you certainly know that sitting next to a crying baby is not ideal. But for the passengers who flew on the same plane with Dustin Moore and his wife Caren, the presence of their little baby turned out to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We, as passengers, only want our flight to be on time and our baggage to be delivered safely, and airport employees have a lot of work because check-in and security checks are only the tip of the iceberg. From the moment you enter the airport building and until the moment you land, you are constantly watched. All your pre-flight procedures are a compromise between safety and speed.
When you’re traveling without entertainment, time seems to crawl by. That’s why one little dog, who was traveling with his owner all the way from London to Ibiza, decided to make sure the passengers around him on the plane were well-entertained, by just making the funniest faces.
What will your next crush be like? Will they have a dark or light eye color? Will they be funny or stand out for being serious? They might be fit or may not worry too much about their fitness. They may enjoy movies, books, music, or perhaps be really into sports. Unfortunately, we don’t have the answers to these questions. But apart from what your next crush will be like, a study has revealed that they might be waiting for you on your next flight.
A plane is a place where our trips begin, and sometimes they begin with trouble. It’s the moment you realize you’re going to spend several hours surrounded by little kids you don’t even know. It’s the never-ending chat of the passengers behind you that doesn’t leave you a single second to take a nap. And it’s the hair of your neighbor from the row in front of you, that makes you regret that they don’t allow you to take scissors onboard.
Actors often regret certain scenes in the movies they act in. Sometimes they agree to take part in dubious film projects, other times they end up being exhausted both mentally and physically, and many times they’ll look silly without even realizing it. Actors will often laugh at themselves in embarrassment when recalling these experiences. They would definitely not agree to act in these scenes again, given the opportunity!
When it comes to riding on a plane, it’s inevitable to run into problems with fellow passengers that can turn your few hours of flying into a living nightmare. However, we have to keep in mind that we are all packed into a confined space that we can’t really escape, and our stress levels are pushed to the limit. That’s why it’s best for all of us to be more considerate of the people around us and stop doing things that might be taken as rude or annoying in order to have a pleasant flight.
