A 48-year-old gas station owner happily took a nine-hour flight Saturday, strapped to a lawn chair rigged with helium-filled balloons. See how far he went and his ingenious way of landing.

Up, Up and Away

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Kent Couch lifts off Saturday from his gas station in Bend, Ore., in a lawn chair rigged with more than 150 giant party balloons. Couch, 48, traveled more than 200 miles across the Oregon desert before landing safely near Cambridge, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon.

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We've seen pics of X-tina looking drop-dead gorgeous. This isn't one of them. (What's up with the hat? Isn't it ... JULY?) Wait till you see a recent pic of Britney. The first thing we noticed was the weird thing she's doing with her mouth. The second thing is, she's lost a lot of weight. Check out more stars caught in awkward moments.

Before your relationship slides into a sex-starved one, be aware of what could be negatively affecting his lust for sex. It could be anything from work stress to worry about his aging parents, money problems, health or (sorry!) boredom with you. AOL Health has the usual suspects behind a man's flagging desire.

There's a lot to be said for calling something precisely what it is. Georgetown, once a part of what was then called the Federal City, really is named after the first president. Seattle's Pioneer Square really is where the first settlers used to gather, and consequently, it's the city's oldest neighborhood. AOL Real Estate and Forbes went from coast to coast, finding the oldest enclaves in America. Is one near you?

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If you don't have them, you try to prevent them. If you have them, you want to get rid of them. What are we talking about? Stretch marks. Most people have them, whether they're the result of pregnancy weight, rapid weight loss or weight gain. See the 10 most popular ways people get rid of them.

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Ninety-nine years ago, an ornate stone pillar topped by an enormous bronze bust of Abraham Lincoln was dedicated in Scranton, Pa. Sometime in the early 20th century, it simply disappeared and the town forgot all about it. What happened?

Lincoln Discoveries

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Historians say this postcard and other documents confirm that a 16-foot monument to Abraham Lincoln once stood in Nay Aug Park in Scranton, Pa. It was dedicated on July 4, 1909, but in the early decades of the 20th century, it simply vanished. Click through the photos to see more Lincoln discoveries.

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Americans Rank Top 10 Presidents

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A Harris poll in February asked Americans to name the nation's best presidents. Click through the photos to see the top 10.
Abraham Lincoln
Ranking: 1
Years served: 1861-1865

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It's hard to believe George Clooney not being hot in a movie, but his Batman was a bomb. And who thought Jennifer Garner could star in not one, but two awful superhero flicks? To be fair, AOL Movies counts down the 10 best and 10 worst super movies of all time. We'll give you a teaser: Which 'Man' and 'Woman' take top (and bottom) honors?

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In California, one pool looks more refreshing than the next. And we know you like to peek! AOL Home and Architectural Digest go behind the scenes (literally) to show you some of the most incredible places to take a dip. See which acting couple calls this place home, and find out who dives into a heart-shaped pool.

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It can be hard to go abroad when your bank account isn't the size of your dreams. Instead of flying to England, head to Salem, Mass. The city's cobblestone and brick roads, old docks, and pubs will make you feel like an international traveler without the jet lag. AOL Travel found 9 other destinations right here that are the next best places to Milan, Paris and more.

America's Great Travel Treasures to Explore

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