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What Flying Really Cost in the 1950s and ’60s
In the 1950s and ’60s, air travel was not yet a common mode of transportation for many Americans. On paper, prices from the ’50s and ’60s look low, but what did it really cost compared to now?
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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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The Histories of 10 Classic East Coast Vacation Spots
For more than 100 years, cozy coastal hamlets and beachfront boardwalks from New England to the Carolinas have welcomed countless summer vacationers.
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6 North American Cities That Once Had Defensive Walls
When you think of walled cities, the charming medieval cities of Europe may come to mind. But North America has its own storied past of fortified settlements. Discover six North American cities that once had defensive walls.
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Why It’s Illegal To Pump Your Own Gas in This One State
Though 49 other states allow self service, the Garden State has stuck with its decades-old ban. Here’s why you can't pump your own gas in New Jersey.
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