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practicing safe distancing by setting up a drive-thru haunted house. Although this may sound dangerous at first, the car itself remains stationary throughout the production. In this attraction, guests sit in a car and watch as horror opens up around them — zombies crawl across the hood of the car and press their faces against the windshield, and visitors can hear the shrieks of terror through the radio as an unlucky soul is trapped outside. This new and innovative way to enjoy these annual frights could be just what everyone needs this Halloween.
Horrors. In 1915, a British company built one of the earliest haunted houses, which featured demonic screams, shaking floors, and dim lighting. Since then, the allure of haunted houses has taken the world by storm, appearing in countless countries, cities, and communities. Haunted amusement rides and houses from all over the globe draw thousands of guests each year, but Japan is known for some of the most frightening haunted houses in the world. One of the country’s most renowned haunts is the Labyrinth of Fear, located at the amusement park Fuji-Q Highland. Not only is it one of the scariest haunted houses in the world, but it’s also one of the largest. The Labyrinth of Fear is set up in a former hospital, and it takes about 40 minutes to walk through the two- story building from start to finish. Japanese people and visitors can usually enjoy these frights year- round. During a typical summer, many cities across Japan open haunted houses for the sheer enjoyment of visitors who travel from all over to get their scares in early. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses had to shut down across the country this summer, and things were looking bleak. However, there was one production company, Kowagarasetai, that did not give up. Kenta Iwana, a Kowagarasetai producer, decided the company could still offer a haunted house while
No matter what’s in store for the spooky holiday this year, be safe, have fun, and enjoy Halloween!
5 Steps to a Safer Hotel Room Keep Strangers and Viruses Out With These Quick Tips
3. Quarantine your remote control. As USA Today puts it, “It’s common knowledge that one of the germiest items in a hotel room is the remote control.” To avoid the ick, pick up the remote while wearing gloves and drop it into a Ziploc. Then, remove your gloves and seal the bag. Now you can use the remote without touching it directly! 4. Invest in a rubber door wedge. Viruses aren’t the only risk in hotel rooms — break-ins are another concern. To keep your room secure, bring a rubber door wedge. They cost less than $10 on Amazon and make kicking in a door much more difficult. 5. For maximum security, bring a door alarm. Simple travel alarms hang from the handle of a door and have two prongs that slide between the door and its frame. When the door opens and the prongs separate, that triggers the alarm. These simple devices send thieves running, and Lewis N. Clark makes a model for just $14.99.
Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and your family from illness, but sometimes life gets in the way. Maybe you need to travel for work, to help a relative, or just to keep your kids from bouncing off the walls. If you have a hotel stay on the books, worrying about safety is understandable. But by taking these precautions, you can protect your loved ones and increase your odds of coming home healthy. 1. Bring a sanitation kit and use it! Most hotels are going above and beyond to sanitize their rooms these days, but it never hurts to take extra care. Before you check in, pick up cleaning supplies like disinfectant spray, wipes, plastic bags, and gloves. Then, use them to wipe down
your room. Focus on big surfaces as well as features like faucet handles, doorknobs, lightswitches, and microwave buttons.
2. Skip the decorative linens. Many hotels don’t wash decorative bedding like comforters and fancy pillowcases. To be extra safe, strip these off the bed and wash your hands afterward. If you’re chilly, opt for the hotel’s spare blanket (it’s probably hiding in a closet) or bring one from home.
Hopefully, these tips give you some peace of mind on your next trip. Happy trails!
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