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A quiet Redlands street, a Victorian house, and the moment I realized I’d been sleeping on this town for years. I can’t believe I lived in Los Angeles for so many years and never made it to Redlands . This place was hiding in plain sight — quietly sitting inland while I drove past, flew over, and planned trips everywhere else. And yet, the moment I arrived, I knew this was exactly the kind of town I’m drawn to. Calm. Historic. A little mysterious. And filled with Victorian ar

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Before she became Hollywood's biggest star, Marilyn Monroe was crowned Castroville's first Artichoke Queen in 1948.

Explore America's most mysterious UFO locations, from secret desert bases to enigmatic mountain sites. Your guide to the unexplained across

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As we approach May 23rd, 2024, a significant date looms large in the annals of American history—it marks the 90th anniversary of Bonnie...