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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.

Vintage Airport Photos From the Golden Age of Air Travel

While flying in an airplane today might get you ever-shrinking legroom and a tiny bag of pretzels, air travel in the 1950s and ’60s was a much different experience. Take a look at these vintage photos from America's golden age of air travel.

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7 Major U.S. Cities That Used To Have Different Names

These days, there's no Terminus, Georgia, or Jernigan, Florida. Find out why major U.S. cities changed their monikers.

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6 of America’s Most Historic Bars and Taverns

Whether you’re sipping a drink where George Washington once stood or visiting Edgar Allan Poe’s last stop, America's most historic taverns tell stories of political leaders, literary legends, and influential figures who helped shape the nation we know today.

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Behind the Genius Design of Mount Rushmore

Mount Rushmore is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the United States. From an architectural perspective, its design is both innovative and ingenious. See how this larger-than-life monument was created.

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