The Wackiest Street Names In America

It might be a good idea to avoid Shades of Death Road on your way to Divorce Court.

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March 4, 2006, 5:00 AM PST

By David Gest


"Farfrompoopen Road in Tennessee couldn't quite squeeze out a victory, plopping into third place behind Divorce Court in Pennsylvania, which obtained custody of the runner-up 'wackiest street name' honor."

Thanks to the rural ninja

Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in BBC News

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