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The history of Mexico City stretches back almost two centuries before the Spanish ever set foot in the Americas. Rather, the Spanish built their capital on top of the ashes of one of the most beautiful and unique cities in history: Tenochtitlan.

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Alcatraz was only in operation for less than 30 years, but in that time it gained the reputation as one of the most notorious prisons in American history.

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Area 51's workers don't drive there. They fly in on a classified US Government airline known only as "Janet."

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The world is filled with spectacular, bizarre, and iconic buildings—but these structures often have a surprisingly dark history.






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