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Flight passengers dive into myths and legends surrounding this busy airport
The Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado, has caught the attention of many visitors over the years for its history, art and layout of the buildings.
Visit Denver, a platform that markets travel to Denver, has an entire page dedicated to outlining the “myths and legends” associated with the airport.
“From lizard people and space aliens to secret underground bunkers and a cursed horse, Denver International Airport (DEN) has been a magnet for myths and legends since it opened in 1995,” reads the site.
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The airport is larger than the California city of San Francisco, measuring 53 square miles, according to Fly Denver, while San Francisco is less than 50 square miles, according to Visit California.
The Denver International Airport in Colorado has caught the attention of many visitors for its unusual art, history and massive size. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
Many believe the airport was built by secret societies, citing the dedication capstone, which shows symbols of the Freemasons, a men-only fraternal organization and the New World Airport Commission, which, according to Visit Denver, does not exist.
Denver is the third-busiest airport in the U.S. with more than 77 million passengers traveling through it in 2023, according to Fly Denver.
“Another related legend is that there are miles of underground tunnels and layer upon layer of secret buildings and bunkers beneath the airport, which the members of the aforementioned secret societies plan to use to ride out the coming apocalypse,” says the site.
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Displayed around the airport is apocalyptic artwork depicting scenes of death and war, further fueling the curiosity of visitors.
A blue horse stands 32-feet-tall, with red glowing eyes, nicknamed “Blucifer” by travelers. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
One of the most controversial pieces of art is a sculpture of the “cursed horse.”
The blue horse statue stands 32-feet-tall, with red glowing eyes, nicknamed “Blucifer” by travelers.
“Some even claim that his glowing red eyes indicate that he represents one of the steeds that will be ridden by the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, although [the artist] said they were simply meant to honor the wild spirit of the West,” according to Visit Denver.
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Gargoyle sculptures are spread through the airport as well.
Social media users have discussed the airport across different platforms, sharing their thoughts behind the myths.
Denver is the third-busiest airport in the US with over 77 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2023. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
“The crazy thing in Denver airport is when you are on the under ground trains, if you keep an eye out the window, you’ll see an absurd amount of tunnels that trail off into the distance. Whats down there,” wrote one person on Reddit.
Another user commented, “I hate how you have to drive right past that ugly blue demon horse ‘Blucifer’ on the way in. Rumor has it that the guy that made that horse was killed when it fell on him.”
“Denver airport is a portal. The weirdest place. You can feel it,” one user posted on X.
“Why would someone put frightening images in a place where people are already scared or have anxiety? Fear of flying on planes has already been a thing since people could fly on planes,” posted a Redditor.
One man posted on X, “The Denver airport really is serving Hunger Games core aesthetics.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the Denver International Airport for comment.
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Authorities on the Peninsula have arrested a man on probation on multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper wire from Caltrain tracks over the weekend.
According to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and volunteer pilots flying the sheriff’s office airplane were monitoring the tracks early Sunday. Authorities said they found a suspect actively removing cable from the tracks in South San Francisco.
In what deputies described as a “coordinated effort” which included help from South San Francisco police, deputies found the suspect and took him into custody. The suspect has been identified as 24-year-old Diego Sanchez-Palomares.
“The arrest highlights the effective use of technology and resources, including the Sheriff’s Office airplane, to detect crimes in progress,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
An investigation determined Sanchez-Palomares removed about 50 feet of cable from beneath the Caltrain tracks. Deputies also learned he was on probation.
Sanchez-Palomares was booked into the Maguire Correctional facility in Redwood City on multiple charges, including grand theft, receiving stolen property, conspiracy, tampering with a railroad and trespassing at a railroad facility.
Deputies said the cable was recovered by deputies. The estimated repair cost is about $5,000.
According to jail records, Sanchez-Palomares remains in custody as of Monday.
More than 400 consumers have filed complaints with the Division of Oil and Public Safety after a contaminated fuel mix was distributed to several gas stations across the Denver metro area last week.
Consumers quickly turned to social media and OPS for answers after learning that diesel fuel was mixed with regular unleaded gasoline and distributed to gas stations operated by Costco, Murphy Express and King Soopers. At least 13 King Soopers gas stations were affected.
State officials said the contaminated fuel originated from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson, and was then sent out to “numerous” gas stations. The fuel was distributed to the gas stations between 2 p.m. Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday.
“OPS continues to log and process these complaints,” the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment wrote in an email to The Post on Monday evening.
“Inspections and fuel sample testing remain ongoing with a focus on smaller locations that may not have as robust of a claims filing process. All retailers are being encouraged to honor customer claims.”
OPS said it has also requested that Sinclair produce a list of retailers that received the contaminated fuel from the HF Sinclair terminal in Henderson.
Sinclair has not yet produced such a list, but OPS said it is hopeful Sinclair will release a list in the coming days.
Consumers who have been impacted are encouraged to contact their point of sale to start a reimbursement process. Individual gas stations will work with each customer through their specific claims process.
Those affected are encouraged to keep all receipts and repair records.
To file a complaint, call 303-866-4967 or fill out a consumer complaint form and email it to cdle_oil_inspection@state.co.us.
King Soopers customers who believe they received the contaminated fuel should contact their local store for assistance.
“OPS continues to investigate the cause of the incident and is considering appropriate enforcement mechanisms available in current OPS rules and regulations,” CDLE further said in its statement.
“OPS remains committed to protecting consumers and is exploring all options to ensure Sinclair also upholds its commitment to help affected customers.”
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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Seattle named one of the most stressed, burned-out cities in the U.S. for work – MyNorthwest.com
Seattle is among the most stressed-out, burned-out, anxious cities when it comes to its employment, according to a new study.
According to a new study from Compare the Market, Seattle ranked No. 2 in the U.S. for work stress and burnout. Only Atlanta ranked higher.
“Seattle comes in at No. 2 for the USA, but despite having a much lower score than Atlanta, its higher population of 780,995 and 2,498 searches per 100,000 people around anxiety-related searches still make it a very anxious city, with a score of 76.06,” the study wrote.
In the past year, workers in Seattle searched for “stress relief” more than 4,990 times, according to the study.
In the U.S., San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., Baltimore, Kansas City, and Portland rounded out the top 10. Three cities in Canada — Victoria, London, Ontario, and Ottawa — ranked above Seattle for most work-related stress and anxiety. San Francisco was close behind Seattle in the study’s ranking.
Researchers studied search terms related to work, such as “work burnout,” “work depression,” “work stress,” and “how to deal with work stress,” across all U.S. cities, compiling them into a point scale.
“Reducing work stress starts with creating a healthier work environment, where balance and support are prioritised,” Compare the Market General Manager Steven Spicer. “Simple steps like regular breaks, open communication, and mindfulness can go a long way in easing anxiety.”
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