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The 10 Best State License Plates

Road trips are as American as baseball and apple pie, especially when they span several states and allow you to see as many different license plates as possible. Here is our (highly subjective) ranking of the 10 best state license plates.

Why Europe Is Having a “Rail Renaissance”

With new routes in the works and ambitious infrastructure investments in place, a new golden age of European rail may be beginning. Here’s what’s driving Europe’s so-called "rail renaissance."

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The U.S. Region That Prints Its Own Money

The Berkshires, a mountainous, 98-mile stretch of western Massachusetts and northwestern Connecticut, has introduced a currency called BerkShares. Here’s how this fascinating local U.S. currency came to be.

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The Most Expensive Small Towns in the U.S.

Some small towns are sleepy hideaways with one stoplight, while others are packed with amenities that make them highly desirable — and expensive — to live in. Here are the top 10 priciest small towns in the U.S. for 2025.

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10 of the Most Beautiful Places To Visit in Japan

Japan recently set an all-time tourism record, with 36.9 million international visitors in 2024. Whether it’s your first time or fifth visit, make sure you’ve crossed these 10 beautiful places in Japan off your list.

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