Aerial America

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How a Resort Town Became an Abandoned Toxic Wasteland Oct 22, 2018

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In the 1960s, the Salton Sea was home to a thriving resort town frequented by celebrities like Frank Sinatra and the Beach Boys. Today, it is a ghost town, suffering from a high toxin levels in the water.

How the 726-Foot-Tall Hoover Dam Was Built Ahead of Schedule Oct 15, 2018

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The world's biggest dam at the time of its construction, Hoover Dam solved the problem of the overflowing Colorado river with sleek design and brilliant American engineering.

The Intense War Between the Modoc Tribe and the U.S. Oct 15, 2018

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The struggle for local Native American tribes of California to hold on to their lands came to a head at Lava Beds National Monument, in 1873. There, 60 members of the Modoc tribe managed to hold off 600 U.S. soldiers.

How 60 Million Bison Became 1,000 in a Century Oct 08, 2018

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In the late 1700s, more than 60 million bison roamed the Great Plains. Over the years, demand for fur and meat drove their numbers down until, by the end of the 19th century, there were just a 1,000 left.

Arizona's Jaw-Dropping Mile-Long Meteor Crater Oct 08, 2018

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In the northern Arizona desert, an imposing-looking crater shows the impact of an ancient meteor crash. Until the 1960s, it was mistakenly believed to be a volcanic crater.

Insane Views of the USA in a Minute Aug 21, 2018

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America is one of the most breathtaking and diverse geographical places on Earth. From monuments to mountains and canyons to coastlines, take a speedy aerial tour through our country's most stunning sites.

How Alabama Specialists Burn a Forest Safely May 29, 2018

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Oklahoma's Strangest Scenery May 28, 2018

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Sand dunes, salt plains, and toxic soils: the vast "deserts" of Oklahoma are more than unusual.

How Minnesota and Music Made Bob Dylan May 07, 2018

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When a Minnesota boy named Bob Zimmerman began playing folk music in coffeehouses, he changed his stage name and went on to become the musical genius known as Bob Dylan.

The Land of Mountaintop Removal May 07, 2018

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Over five hundred mountains in West Virginia have been destroyed because of new mining techniques used by coal companies in the Appalachians.