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British Airways created new nap pods for its First Class passengers

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British Airways created new nap pods for its First Class passengers in Heathrow Airport. Traveling is exhausting, but British Airways has created a solution for its First Class passengers, new nap pods where they may rest for 20 minutes before boarding their flight. Passengers will be able to lie down in the world’s first chair created solely for power napping, set a timer, and then nod off in the “Forty Winks” nap lounge, which will have specially-built sleep pods. The pods will be available at the airline’s First Lounge at London Heathrow, and will also be rolled out at its Concorde Room at London Heathrow Terminal 5 and JFK Terminal 7 in
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London Eye Pub

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The London Eye has transformed one of its pods into a fully functioning pub complete with a gin bar for the summer. One can enjoy a drink 443 feet in the sky in the London Eye’s new pub. The iconic landmark, sponsored by lastminute.com, has transformed one of its 32 iconic pods into a fully functioning pub complete with a gin bar, comfy seating and even a dartboard. An epic view of the London Skyline can be seen from the pod as it completes a rotation, with unrivalled panoramas of the likes of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. The venture is in partnership with Beefeater Gin, so as well as
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The Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge will reopen

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After a £100 million renovation, the Jumeirah Group’s flagship hotel in the UK will reopen in June. For the past 18 months, the Carlton Tower Jumeirah in Knightsbridge has been closed. The Carlton Tower Jumeirah, the Jumeirah Group’s flagship hotel in Europe, will reopen on June 1 after an extensive 18-month refurbishment. It is one of three hotels operated by the Dubai-based group in London, and one of only a few in Europe, and is located in the posh Knightsbridge neighborhood. According to Jumeirah, the 17-story hotel has been completely renovated, including a new foyer and reception area, as well as additional guest rooms and suites. Henry End, who also designed the
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Anglo-Saxon coin at Spink & Son auction

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Anglo-Saxon coin collector’s unparalleled treasure trove of 576 objects sells for £856,000, including a world-record £40,800 for a gold shilling from the 7th century by King Eadbald. The amazing collection of historical Anglo-Saxon coins owned by a financial director has sold at auction for a stunning £856,000. In the 1950s, Tony Abramson, a past president of the Yorkshire Numismatic Society, began collecting coins at the age of four. His interest grew through his childhood, and he went to considerable efforts to expand his collection throughout the decades that followed, eventually reaching 1,200 coins. The first half of his collection, consisting of 576 coins, was auctioned off by Spink & Son in London
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Elephants at Buckingham Palace

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To promote the coexistence of humans and animals, 100 life-size Asian Elephant sculptures have been placed in front of Buckingham Palace. Elephant Family, a protection organisation, marched them down the Mall outside the Queen’s main residence as part of the CoExistence campaign. The campaign was launched in response to “the growing overlap between the human and animal worlds, which contributes to the spread of deadly zoonotic diseases.” IBI Logistics International installed each model, which is made of lantana, an invasive weed that supports wildlife when it is removed from protected areas. The elephants will be displayed in numerous parks around London after their debut in central London, before going on sale for
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