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The real story of how Disneyland nearly failed in its first year
Disneyland’s first year wasn't magical. The heat & money troubles nearly shut the gates for good, until fast fixes kept the gates open. Want to know more?
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How vinyl records once brought families together
Families once gathered around the record player to pick out albums and enjoy the music. So when did the living room go quiet and the headphones take over?
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Great U.S. rivalries few people remember today
Rivalries don’t always make the front page. Some played out in courtrooms and on the grocery shelves. You’ll never guess who refused to back down.
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10 inventions that started in small American towns
Small-town inventors changed America with simple ideas. These started in barns & garages, even kitchens. Which tiny place made something you use today?
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The secret bunkers hidden beneath Colorado’s mountains
There’s a mountain in Colorado that looks perfectly normal. And then you find out what’s buried inside it. Secret tunnels & a mysterious world lie underground.
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Why Chicago once buried whole neighborhoods underground
Chicago didn’t dig down to fix its flooding problem. No, the fix for the city's messy problem ended up hiding part of the Windy City in plain sight.
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9 reasons many people stopped celebrating holidays
National holidays used to bring everyone together for a good time but these days more people are avoiding them. For some, the holidays are too commercialized, while others are worried…
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The city that tried, and failed, to ban ice cream
Carmel once had rules so strict that an ice cream cone became a problem. Yes, really. The true story about how it all spiraled involves bans & Hollywood actors.
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The year Las Vegas went dark
In 1973, Las Vegas's Strip went quiet and the neon signs shut off. Who pulled the plug? What rules kept the glow down for months? Let's find out.
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10 U.S. ghost towns with incredible backstories
Whole towns went quiet overnight, with doors left open and plates still on tables. These places are real & they’re waiting for someone to notice. Is that you?