The original names of 16 iconic US cities, and how they got them

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Empire State Building in New York City skyline
New York City was known as New Amsterdam when it was a Dutch settlement.

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Before EPA regulations, air and water pollution shaped life across the US. See what American cities looked like then.

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A photograph from 1972 shows how
A photograph from 1972 shows how "industry has changed the face of the San Francisco Bay Area," according to the EPA.

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The 10 cities where you're most likely to get in a car accident

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Damaged bumpers from car accident
Car accidents happen in every city, but drivers are more prone to them in certain cities.

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The mayor of deep blue Dallas has ditched the Democratic Party, citing his disdain for 'virtue signaling.' It gives the GOP a foothold in one of America's biggest cities.

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Eric Johnson
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson.

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