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5 of the Oldest Olympic Venues Still in Use

While some Olympic venues are only ever intended as temporary structures, others become a lasting legacy. Discover how the most enduring venues have fared over time.

10 Photos of Popular Landmarks 100 Years Ago vs. Now

As instantly recognizable as the Taj Mahal or the Hollywood sign may be, these familiar sights weren’t always as we see them today. Take a look at how time, restoration, and modern life have transformed 10 popular landmarks around the world.

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5 Famous Airports You Can’t Fly Through Anymore

As air travel has boomed over the decades, airports that were once at the forefront of aviation have fallen by the wayside, their layouts too outdated or their airfields too constrained to handle growing passenger demand and the needs of modern travelers.

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These States Don’t Observe Daylight Saving Time — Here’s Why

In some states, the clocks remain consistent year-round. Here’s why these rare holdouts haven’t adopted daylight saving time like the rest of the U.S.

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15 Most Interesting State Mottos, Explained

The official motto of the United States is “In God We Trust,” but under that umbrella, each state has adopted its own particular saying to define itself. Here are 15 of the most interesting state mottos and what they mean.

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