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The 'Petticoat Rulers' Ran a Wyoming Frontier Town in the 1920s
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In 1920, a group of women established an all-female government in the town of Jackson, Wyoming.
Centralia, Pennsylvania: The Ghost Town Atop an Inferno
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The fire under the tiny town of Centralia, Pennsylvania, has been burning since at least 1962 and, to this day, nobody knows how to put it out.
Why are they replacing all of the traffic lights in my town?
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In my town, they are replacing all of the traffic lights with these new lights that look like they are made of hundreds of tiny bulbs. Why are they replacing all of the lights?
Pripyat: The Ukrainian Ghost Town in Chernobyl's Shadow
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The ghost city of Pripyat in Ukraine is one of the casualties of the Atomic Age and a warning to us all about the dangers of improperly managed nuclear power.
Ghostly White Squirrels Haunt a Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina
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Leucistic squirrels are rare, but Brevard, North Carolina has a thriving population.
How can I unlock my front door when I'm out of town?
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You can now unlock your front door remotely via the Internet or a cell phone. Explore the technology that allows you to unlock your front door remotely.
In 19th-century Paris, the Morgue Was the Best Show in Town
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Today Paris' best-known attractions are perhaps the Eiffel Tower and Champs-Élysées. In the 19th-century, it was the morgue.
Why Gravy Wrestling Is an Annual Tradition in One British Town
An annual event in northwest England raises money for charity and sees combatants grapple in gravy. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Can You Identify These American Railroading Hobo Symbols?
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Imagine riding the rails from town to town, making a living by the sweat of your brow and the kindness of strangers, seeing America and doing whatever you need to survive. That's the life of a hobo. Think you can decode their symbols? Take the quiz and see!
Do You Know Texas Outside of the Big Cities?
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If you think you know Texas but don’t know the small town scene, then think again. Small towns are the deep heart of Texas. Can you hang your hat off the beaten path? Find out by stepping off the highway and into this quiz!