Why does it take so long to board an airplane? Curiosity.com's Cody Gough has the answers to that and more of your biggest air-travel questions. It's clear the entire airport process can be more efficient, Gough tells us how.
He explains a newly-researched boarding method that could make the process much faster. Boeing estimates people wait an average of thirty-five minutes before boarding a plane. Gough tells us the trick more airlines could soon implement to cut down on wait times.
Next, we ask the podcast host why so many airplanes are painted white. He says the answer lies in both business and engineering. White planes are cheaper to paint and polish, and the color helps reflect heat, keeping interior temperatures cool and comfortable.
With winter officially underway, a cup of tea is a perfect way to see off that cold. Fiona Hynes, corporate director of food and beverage at Arlo Hotels, joined Cheddar News to discuss the concept of high tea and the proper way to enjoy it. Executive Chef Michael King also demonstrated some treats to enjoy with tea.
Tom Smothers, half of the Smothers Brothers and the co-host of one of the most socially conscious and groundbreaking television shows in the history of the medium, has died at 86.
