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From over 2 million in 1999 to near obsolescence today, pay phones are a fading relic thanks to cell phone dominance, though they still see use in areas with spotty service and for budget-minded tourists in Hawaii.

Uncover the secrets of U.S. national parks and the vital role played by the National Park Service in safeguarding these treasures.

Discover how amusement parks made a spectacular comeback post-pandemic, with some seeing attendance skyrocket by over 500%.

Keep reading to uncover the quirky secrets of the animal kingdom, like why giraffes have those hilariously long necks and how ants manage to haul stuff that's 50 times heavier than they are.

Discover how iconic city structures like the Space Needle and Empire State Building transformed skylines across America.

Discover which vintage names are losing ground in the 21st century and whether yours or the name of someone you know might be one of them.

Discover the untold stories of 19 groundbreaking Black historical figures whose legacies have been overshadowed in traditional curricula, amidst a backdrop of censorship controversies and the struggle for inclusive education.

People aspire to own prewar homes, with the East Coast and Midwest having more options, but historic homes can be found in cities across the U.S., such as San Francisco and New Orleans.

Believe it or not, the mega ice storm of 2021 didn't see the sort of record snowfall you'd expect. See which snow days really stand out in Texas history.

Texas is a great place to raise a family, and these are the top counties in which to do it.