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Knott’s Berry Farm began as a roadside fruit stand

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One of the most famous amusement parks in California literally started with a guy selling fruit on the side of a dirt road. It only turned into a massive theme park because his wife's fried chicken dinners became so popular they had to build rides to distract the waiting customers.

Knott’s Berry Farm began as a roadside fruit stand
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