America's iconic Route 66 stands as one of the most memorable highway designations in history, instantly recognizable from Chicago to Santa Monica. Despite being an underrated gem to traverse , it's got a reputation unlike any other highway in America. The "Mother Road" carved its place in American culture through songs, literature, and countless cross-country adventures, becoming synonymous with freedom and the open road.

But the name Americans know today wasn't always what this famous corridor carried.

Some sources suggest America's iconic Route 66 got its "66" designation from a simple typo: a clerical error that accidentally stuck. That's not strictly true, and there's far more to uncover here than just some bureaucrat mistyping a route name at a government desk. The real story beh

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