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Top Cities in the World

Top Cities in the World If you're taking a trip, consider visiting some of these global hot spots & less visited geographical gems, all of which are among the Internet's most-searched metros. Top world cities If you're making travel plans, consider visiting some of these global hotspots and less-visited geographical gems, ranked at the top by Bing. Check out the full list. Houston Houston, the fourth-largest city in the nation is home to the Astros, the Rockets and a NASA hub, so it's no wonder the town touts an out-of-this-world nickname. Singapore Singapore, the Malay Peninsula city-state  is a multicultural metropolis that also goes by a kingly moniker. Orlando, Fla. Tourists flock to this sunny central Florida city for dolphins and Disney, but what was Orlando's former claim to fame? Paris France's capital city has captured hearts around the world, thanks to must-see attractions for history buffs, foodies, art lovers and fashion fans. Stockholm The capi...

Weird state laws

Check out this array of crazy codes of conduct from across the nation. Weird state laws  Some are no longer on the books , some might be urban legends and others are truly letter-of-the-law lunacy. Louisiana In the Bayou state, it’s illegal to pull the pizza prank . Florida What qualifies as a public nuisance in the Sunshine State? Doors that open inward, instead of outward. Wisconsin All you restless adolescents in the Badger state take note: There’ll be no throwing rocks at passing trains. New Hampshire Don’t even think about collecting seaweed at night in the Granite state. North Carolina Tarheel state residents who want to know their futures should stick to Ouija boards, because palm-reading parlors are banned. Ohio Buckeye state crooks must’ve been living for the weekend —no arrests were allowed on a Sunday. South Carolina Hey, minors in the Palmetto state, there’s no playing with pinball machines until you’re 18. State trivia: Wyoming If you run a junkyard in the Equality sta...