![Do You Know Why it Takes Longer to Fly Somewhere Now?](http://townsquare.media/site/66/files/2013/04/airplane-Wanderlinse-Flickr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do You Know Why it Takes Longer to Fly Somewhere Now?
Back in the 70s, for instance, it took you about two and a half hours to fly from New York City to Houston, Texas.
Today it's about a 4 hour flight. Why? Airliners fly at a slower speed now to save fuel. Now you know.
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