In the 1920s in Los Angeles, most hotels prohibited women from checking in without a male chaperone, making it unsafe for females traveling to LA solo. Hotel Figueroa was opened in 1926 funded by women making it the largest hotel for women professionals to gather in a safe environment.
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There is a McDonald’s in LA…
There is a McDonald’s in LA that serves no food. It is strictly for filming when the set needs to be McDonald’s.
18% of people in a high speed chase…
18% of people in a high speed chase get away from police in Los Angeles.
After a massive power outage in Los Angeles…
After a massive power outage in Los Angeles, many residents called 911 and reported seeing strange clouds overhead – the Milky Way.
There are oil wells camouflaged througho …
There are oil wells camouflaged throughout downtown Los Angeles.
If standing side-by-side, the world’s 7 …
If standing side-by-side, the world’s 7 billion could fit in the area of L.A.
Over 16,000 aborted fetuses were found in the Los Angeles fetus disposal scandal in 1982.
Over 16,000 aborted fetuses were found in the Los Angeles fetus disposal scandal in 1982.
Los Angeles, CA has 3 times more cars than it does people.
Los Angeles, CA has 3 times more cars than it does people.
Los Angeles’ full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula.”
Los Angeles’ full name is “El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula.”
In 1976 a Los Angeles secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock. The ceremony was witnessed by more than 20 people.
In 1976 a Los Angeles secretary named Jannene Swift officially married a 50 pound rock. The ceremony was witnessed by more than 20 people.