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Rough and Ready, California

Are you ready to go to Rough and Ready? No, this isn't the sound of an exotic dance club or a sweaty gym; it is actually the name of a small town in California. And while you may be wondering why anyone would give it that name, we're here to tell you that the Rough and Ready name was actually the name of the mining company that once took over the tiny mining town.

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In 1850, Rough and Ready even became the first town in U.S. history to become their own republic - but this didn't last long. Three months later, they rejoined the U.S. once again, but the name stayed.