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This gas station in Germany's Black Forest is a blast from the past. Totally refurbished in the style of the 1960s, it's got a devoted clientele. The only thing that's not retro is the price at the pump.
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Steeped in myth and legend, the forest has long held deep meaning and been a source of fascination. How did the woods become so symbolic for so many, from the romantics and the Nazis to modern environmentalists?
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