NYC to London in One Hour

While many thought the days of the Concord long gone, aircraft manufacturer Airbus has just won a patent for a hypersonic plane, which is being dubbed the Concord 2.0. The curious-looking aircraft (which would be able to travel at four-and-a-half times the speed of sound) is set to be a passenger plane—meaning a flight from NYC to London could take just one hour. Apparently the …

Inside the World of Vintage Spirit Collectors

Theoretically, spirits that have been bottled and sealed should remain the same no matter how long they sit for. But more and more, people are looking to vintage bottles for a sipping experience unique from even longest barrel-aged whiskey. Light, temperature, humidity and even the vibrations from railroad tracks can add new layers of flavors that differ from bottle to bottle. From people searching for …

Trade Airline Miles for Art with Exchange Works

Normally, Los Angeles-based organization Exchange Works matches artists with potential art buyers looking to purchase works through alternative means—including supplies, electronics, legal and financial services. But after realizing that many artists need to travel in order to exhibit or research, they’ve just launched their latest venture, called “Art for Miles,” which now makes it possible for anyone to trade airlines miles for original works of …