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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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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over the decades, airports that were once at the forefront of aviation have fallen by the wayside, their layouts too outdated or their airfields too constrained to handle growing passenger demand and the needs of modern travelers.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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The Surprising Stories Behind 10 Famous Airport Codes
Usually, airport codes are pretty straightforward, but others may leave you scratching your head. Here’s how 10 famous airport codes in North America came to exist.
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