- Kids need something to do on a rainy autumn day? Get them some Crayons and tell them to enter the National Zoo Poster Contest. The National Zoo is asking kids ages eight to 14 to create a poster for the Zoo, which will be featured at the Zoo, schools, and libraries. Entries due by November 12. [National Zoo]
- Less than one month before the Terra Cotta Warriors descent on the District, and our NG headquarters are slowly transforming. Check out the Terra Cotta Warriors blog to get a behind-the-scenes look at the exhibit, plus info on tickets, special lectures, Flickr challenges, and more. [Terra Cotta Warriors]
- How much can you carry for $249? That's what United Airlines is asking its passengers. United travelers can opt to purchase "Premier Baggage" for $249 per year, which will allow them to check in two bags on every flight, plus the bags for up to eight companions traveling under the same confirmation number. Worth the price? Yes, if you're taking nine round-trip flights in a year, or have a family of five taking at least two trips, according to the Economist. [Economist]










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