Thursday, May 30, 2024

Truth Or Consequences? You Gotta be Kidding...

 

Yes, Virginia, there is an actual town called 'Truth or Consequences.' The truth is, it is located in New Mexico and has a population of 6052 residences. Still, the further truth is, the city officially changed it's name from Hot Springs as the result of a radio show contest in 1950. Ralph Edwards, the host of the NBC Radio quiz show Truth or Consequences, and announced that he would air the program on its 10th anniversary from the first town that renamed itself after the show; Thus, Hot Springs, New Mexico officially changed its name on March 31, 1950. True story.


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