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What's the Secret Behind the Numbers on the Interstate Signs?

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Why is one road named I-5 while another is I-480? We take a closer look at the digits on those red, white and blue shield-shaped signs.

Freeway vs. Highway: Can You Tell the Difference?

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Highways and freeways can both be designed with multiple lanes, entrance and exit ramps and limited traffic control to reduce congestion and improve driver safety. However, some small highway vs. freeway distinctions place them in separate categories.

How Solar Panel Highways Work

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Solar panel highways are explained in this section. Learn about solar panel highways.

Were U.S. Interstates Really Designed as Runways?

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Is 1 mile out of 5 on U.S. interstates really supposed to be straight so that planes can land on them in an emergency? Find out the truth about this long-held urban legend.

Who Does — and Doesn't — Get Featured on Blue Highway Exit Signs?

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Not every business can get one of the coveted six spots on your typical 'gas, food lodging' highway sign. Competition can be stiff, so here's how it works.

Can You Guess the State If We Give You a Major Highway and the Capital?

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The USA is defined by its geography, which dictates much of its industries and lifestyles. These factors combine to give each state its history and identity. If we gave you the name of a road that leads to it and its capital, can you name the state? Let's find out.

The Longest Road in the U.S. Passes Through a National Park

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Few things capture the spirit of adventure quite like the vast network of highways stretching across the United States. But have you ever wondered which road takes the crown as the longest?

The Ultimate Camping Quiz

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Hit the road and go camping! Take advantage of nature's bounty and see the best of America, while getting some exercise at the same time. Take this quiz to learn more about camping in the great outdoors.

Ever Driven Any of the 9 Longest Roads in the World?

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The U.S. has some of the longest highways in the world, but the nine longest are scattered all over the globe.

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