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You may be curious why forgotten oil industry ghost towns have vanished. The disappearance is a result of economic downturns, resource depletion, neglect, and corporate disengagement. As oil wells dried up, businesses suffered, and populations dwindled. Neglected infrastructure worsened degradation, and economic challenges converged to push these towns into abandonment. The shifting economic landscape reshaped these once vibrant communities, displacing residents and leading to job losses. Despite challenges in preservation, these ghost towns hold historical artifacts and architectural ruins offering insights into their past. Their lost heritage awaits rediscovery, revealing tales of resilience and innovation.

Why Have Forgotten Oil Industry Ghost Towns Vanished?

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        Van Gogh never got to enjoy his own historic success as an artist (even though we've been able to imagine what that moment might have looked like). But it turns out that those of us who have appreciated his work have been missing out on some critical details for more than 100 years.I'm not easily impressed, OK?I know Van Gogh was a genius. If the point of this were "Van Gogh was a mad genius," I would not be sharing this with you.

In 125 years, millions of people have looked at this painting. No one really saw it until recently.

The work of an early 20th-century photographer who set out on a 30-year mission to document Native American tribes was almost forgotten about entirely until his work was rediscovered years later. Born in 1868, Edward S. Curtis rose from humble beginnings in Whitewater, Wisconsin to become one of the most...

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A guest on Antiques Roadshow showed off a painting she thrifted years ago for $9.99 - and was shocked at how much her abstract piece could fetch if she sold it to a gallery.

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As you wander through forgotten oil town ruins in the US, witness the remnants of a vibrant industrial past. Abandoned factories, decaying machinery, and silent streets stand as evidence of bygone prosperity. Rusting equipment and deserted wells paint a haunting picture of a once-thriving industry now lost to time. Each relic whispers stories of ambition, hope, and eventual decline, reflecting the unforgiving nature of boom and bust cycles. Explore these eerie landscapes to uncover the hidden layers of history and unravel the mysteries of America's industrial legacy. A journey into these ruins promises an intriguing glimpse into the past.

Exploring Forgotten Oil Town Ruins in the US

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The zodiac signs that are perceived as lazy are those who are prone to procrastination. Such individuals love to work at their own pace and sometimes delay the delivery of assignments or tasks. People who love their comfort zone are sometimes seen as lazy people since their work rate is not as high as others.

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Her decision to forgo footwear in a location known for its high public traffic has sparked some suggestions that it might be an artistic statement

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The 4th of July is just around the corner, and people across the country are gearing up to celebrate with picnics and pyrotechnics. From beach trips to lakeside escapes to big-city getaways, July 4th is always a big travel weekend. There are plenty of fab last-minute 4th of July getaways, but the holiday weekend is expected to be one of the busiest travel periods ever, so be sure you read up on how to avoid traffic in the air and on the roads. Aside from all the fun, however, let’s not forget why we celebrate Independence Day. Here's the history behind this annual celebration and 4th of July traditions.

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	After reaching a settlement, the Kunsthaus Zurich will put a Claude Monet painting in its collection up for sale. The museum reached a settlement with the heirs of Jewish textile manufacturer Carl Sachs, who fled Nazi Germany to Switzerland in 1939.12th-Century Pilaster Returned by the Art Institute of Chicago to Thailand's Phanom Rung Temple




	Monet’s L’homme a l’ombrelle (Man with Umbrella), 1865/67, depicts a man holding an umbrella walking through a forested area with a dog at his side.




	Sachs, with his wife Margarete, were considered important art patrons in their hometown of Breslau or present-day Wroclaw, Poland. The pair sent some...

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National Portrait Gallery Acquires Earliest Known Photograph of a US First Lady

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(Colorado) Colorado has many gems - Pikes Peak, Rocky Mountain National Park, Maroon Bells, and two of Thomas Dambo's wooden trolls. Dambo is a Danish artist, and his trolls are worldwide. Each troll serves as a unique tribute to the place they inhabit, honoring the history and culture of the location.

"Rita the Rock Planter" should be on your Colorado summer bucket list

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WyoFile has acquired a photograph of a lynx in Wyoming, a landmark observation of a species currently considered absent from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Star Valley resident Jason Reinhardt, an avid houndsman , came across the animal while mountain lion hunting the southern Gros Ventre Range in February 2022. There was no doubt in his mind what it was: a tom lynx, judging by its blocky head.

Rare wildcat documented in the Yellowstone region for first time in a decade

The Independent

Missing for 80 years and thought lost, a painting banned by the Nazis has sold for almost £6m (€7m) at auction.Only seen before in black-and-white photos taken by the artist themself, Tanz im Varieté took art historians across the world by surprise when it turned up at a Berlin auction house earlier this year.German expressionist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, who is known for his vibrant abstract pieces, was included on the Nazis “degenerate art” list which saw over 600 of his works sold or destroyed under the regime.Tanz im Varieté was thought to be among them, until it resurfaced in what...

Painting banned by Nazis and lost for 80 years stuns art world as it sells for £6m at auction

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Meet Doc, a tiny Chihuahua with a big heart, now ready for adoption at Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a nonprofit foster-based rescue in Massachusetts. Weighing only 7 lbs, this 6-year-old sweetie is described as a "lovable and happy boy who will bring endless joy to your life."

Meet The Tiny Chihuahua With A Big Personality Looking For Love

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Denver, CO

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The mother of a Denver homeless man told the City Council Monday that city-sponsored services have failed her son. Barbara Hallick Yeomans made her remarks during public comment period of the City Council meeting. She said her son grapples with substance abuse and mental illness and repeatedly has been harassed by police. She said her son also suffered verbal abuse by a guard in the Denver County Jail. Yeomans said she heard the guard harassing her son over the phone.

Mother says Denver homeless services have failed her son

Jacksonville, FL

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Some might say that oyster shells and pottery shards buried a thousand years ago are just garbage. But to a group of archaeology students who are uncovering them in the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve, they are true treasures.

UNF students dig deep into the history of an ancient people

Some zodiac signs are a little more expressive with their anger (we see you, Aries), and some are more likely to push their feelings down. Let's talk about the three signs that are more likely to repress their anger within and what that looks like for each individual zodiac sign.

3 Zodiac Signs That Stifle Their Anger

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