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The Small-Town Colossus Faces the End of the Road

Headline via The New York Times · first report 8 Nov, 10:31 IST, latest 8 Nov, 10:31 IST

The Earth, photographed from Apollo 17
Representational image · The Earth, photographed from Apollo 17 · NASA/Apollo 17 crew; taken by either Harrison Schmitt or Ron Evans / Wikimedia Commons, Public domain

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First report8 Nov, 10:31 IST
Latest report8 Nov, 10:31 IST
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Giant roadside attractions have helped put hundreds of communities on the map. What happens when their novelty fades and costs pile up?

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