America's Love Affair With Roadside Attractions

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America's Love Affair With Roadside Attractions

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Sep 25, 2018

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The UFO Welcome Center in Bowman, South Carolina. The World's Largest Teapot in Chester, West Virginia. The International Banana Museum in Mecca, California.Americans have been pulling over to roadside attractions like these for generations. What do they tell us about the American ethos?Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to our podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1a.

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