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Why Pizza Hut's red roofs and McDonald's play places have disappeared
For decades, bright, playful and oddly-shaped fast-food restaurants dotted the roadside along America's highways.
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For decades, bright, playful and oddly-shaped fast-food restaurants dotted the roadside along America's highways.
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