Atlantic City Mythbusters

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Before Atlantic City reinvented itself as a gambling mecca in 1978, this seashore resort was "America's playground." Atlantic City has played host to casinos, organized crime, novelty acts, beachcombers and musical legends, and its rich history has given birth to dozens of urban myths. But unlike most tall tales, the stories of Atlantic City feature one unique aspect that will disappoint Atlantic City mythbusters: much of the local lore is true.