Turkey opens underwater tunnel linking Europe and Asia. The Marmaray, connecting the European and Asian shores of Istanbul, is the world's first sea tunnel between two continents. A Turkish worker buffs up one of the new trains before the opening ceremony Photo: EPA/TOLGA BOZOGLU.
A: Benefits of being a member of Moose include discounts on travel accommodations and prescription medication, access to special rates for different insurance plans and the ability to obtain dental and vision coverage, as well as cellular phone service.
4. Loyal Order of Moose. The origin story of the Moose Lodge is perhaps the least intricate of all. In 1898, a man named Dr. John Wilson wanted to start a fraternal order that was similar to the Elks, but run kind of like the Masons â so he did. Although he didn't stick with it long, the Moose never died out, and four U.S. presidents (Harding, both Roosevelts, and Truman) became members.