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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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How Death Valley Got Its Sinister Name
They don’t call it Death Valley for nothing, but anyone who’s been to this arid basin in Southern California will be surprised to learn that the imposing name has nothing to do with the area’s (in)famous heat.
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5 Cities and Towns Where History Comes to Life
Step back in time to experience the rugged, lawless days of America’s Wild West, glide through the 13th-century canals of a charming Dutch village, or stroll the lantern-lit streets of an ancient trading port in Southeast Asia.
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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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