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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.

Big Apple? Big Easy? The Origins of 5 Popular U.S. City Nicknames

From the Big Apple to Beantown to Sin City, some beloved nicknames have taken on a life of their own, but their origins are often surprising. Learn where five of the most iconic U.S. city nicknames came from.

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5 Fascinating Abandoned Amusement Parks Around the World

Abandoned amusement parks offer a unique glimpse into the past, telling fascinating stories of innovation and ambition to decline and unrealized dreams. These are five of the most fascinating abandoned amusement parks around the world.

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Why Isn’t the Upper Peninsula Part of Wisconsin?

Wisconsin shares a 200-plus-mile border with the U.P., whereas Michigan is only connected via the Mackinac Bridge. Which has naturally given rise to a question: Why isn’t the Upper Peninsula part of Wisconsin instead?

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What Was It Really Like to Fly on the Concorde?

A marvel of engineering and design, the Concorde ushered in the supersonic age — until its final flight in 2003. Find out what it was like to travel on one of the most famous airplanes ever made.

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