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5 of the most infamous inmates ever held in Orange County
Orange County looks polished until you start digging.
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5 Heisman Trophy winners born in California
California has produced more Heisman winners than any other state. Fifteen. These are five of them, and the trophy is the least interesting part.
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Nostalgia
5 places in Orange County that no longer exist
Alligators across from Knott's, a punk club the police kept raiding, and a hillside amphitheatre that is now houses.
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5 Orange County cities that feel like small towns
Three million people live here, and some of it still has one main street.
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5 hidden lakes in Southern California
Water you can reach without a boat, a permit, or a four hour drive.
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Hidden Gems
5 hidden gems in Orange County
Four of these five require booking ahead, which is exactly why almost nobody has been.
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5 California state parks nobody talks about
Everyone can name four. There are about 280.
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5 California places that feel like another country
No passport, no flight, and two of them are a day trip from Orange County.
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