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6 of America’s Oldest Small Towns

Be it through trade, community, or adaptability to the times, some small towns have survived centuries of U.S. history and still have residents who choose to call them home.

Ever Heard of Janet Airlines? Inside the U.S. Government’s Secret Airline

You’ve surely never flown on Janet Airlines, but there’s a decent chance you’ve seen one of its planes somewhere in the Southwest without knowing it. Here’s what we know about Janet Airlines, the unofficial name for the U.S. government’s highly classified airline.

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5 Landmarks That Used To Look Totally Different

Images of the world’s most iconic landmarks are familiar to travelers all over the world, but some were even more magnificent when they were first built. Here are five famous structures that once looked completely different.

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9 of the Newest U.S. National Monuments

There are more than 130 national monuments that highlight often-overlooked stories, helping future generations learn about the country’s fascinating history. Here are nine of the most recently recognized U.S. national monuments.

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5 U.S. Cities With Surprising Nicknames

From the “Biggest Little City in the World” to the “Athens of America,” these five lesser-known nicknames for U.S. cities prove there’s always more than meets the eye.

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