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Who Was O’Hare, And Why Did They Have Such a Huge Airport?
Most airport names are self-explanatory: Denver International Airport, or Los Angeles International Airport, for example. But what about all those major airports that have been named after major figures? Ever been to one and wondered about the person...
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It's more than just saying "hello?" Answering the phone in different countries and in different languages varies quite a bit, and depends on local customs and idioms. Here's what you would say if you picked up a ringing phone in… Italian In Italy,...
Towns That Changed Their Names For Weird Reasons
Pittsburgh used to be Pittsburg and New York used to be New Amsterdam. And then there are these American towns that got a lot of publicity when they came up with new names for themselves. Hot Springs, New Mexico “Truth or Consequences” is a very ...
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The Most Haunted Landmarks in the USA
America has a number of iconic places where some amazing history has happened. What does all that add up to? Ghosts. Here are some spooky stories you may have never heard about American landmarks. The Ghost Ship of the Golden Gate Bridge It gets pre...