The southwest has a colorful history including the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, the making of the world´s first atomic bomb, and the mobster heritage of Las Vegas.

History of the Western Cowboy Hat
John B. Stetson spent several years as a cowboy and prospector in the West. Stetson opened a Philadelphia factory in 1865, with a practical knowledge of what the western cowboy needed and liked in the way of hats.

The First Atomic Bomb
No event in the history of New Mexico is as significant as when the world´s first atomic bomb was built at Los Alamos National Laboratory and tested at Trinity site on July 16, 1945. After this, the world changed as we knew it.

The United States Camel Years
It´s not surprising that the arrival of camels in United States caused quite a stir and absolute panic for the other livestock. The United States Camel Corps brought camels to the U.S. between the years 1855 and 1866 and it will never be forgotten.

Why Are Seagulls Significant to Utah
Did you ever wonder why the California gull is the state bird of a landlocked, desert place like Utah? The answer lies in a cherished piece of Mormon folklore that grew up around an unusual natural event that happened during pioneer times.

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