stackyFACTSRoute 66 wasn't just a road; it was an aggressively promoted cultural artery that dragged millions of motorists across the harsh American Southwest. It birthed the modern road trip, complete with weird roadside attractions and greasy diners designed to separate travelers from their cash.
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