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6 Small U.S. Towns Where Historical Figures Were Born
For all the famous figures born in big cities, there are many others who hail from humbler beginnings. Here’s a look at six small towns where historically significant individuals in U.S. history were born.
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The States Where You Can’t Ride Amtrak (and Why)
Amtrak may be the national rail provider of the United States, but it only serves 46 states. That naturally raises the question: Why did Amtrak pass those remaining four states by? And what rail options do travelers have instead?
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10 Former Country Names You’ve Never Heard Of
Fancy a flight to the Friendly Islands? How about the Batavian Republic? Here are 10 original country names we bet you've never heard of.
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This Desert Is Home to the World’s Largest Aircraft Graveyard
Airplanes are designed to soar among the clouds, but where do they go when their days of reaching cruising altitude are behind them? Not to a great hangar in the sky, alas. Take a look inside the world's largest so-called aircraft graveyard in Tucson, Arizona.
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5 Fascinating Abandoned U.S. Tourist Attractions
Across the U.S., many once-popular tourist attractions have fallen into decline, only to be closed and left abandoned or redeveloped for other purposes. Check out five former U.S. tourist spots that are now fascinating time capsules.
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