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TIL that in the 1950s, Las Vegas embraced its proximity to nuclear testing in Nevada. Hotels and casinos marketed "atomic tourism," hosting rooftop viewing parties where guests could sip "atomic c... (www.dianuke.org)

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The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/westondeboer on 2024-12-04 16:54:11.

Original Title: TIL that in the 1950s, Las Vegas embraced its proximity to nuclear testing in Nevada. Hotels and casinos marketed "atomic tourism," hosting rooftop viewing parties where guests could sip "atomic cocktails" while watching mushroom clouds rise from bomb tests just 65 miles away.

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