1. Deindustrialized area of the Midwest including, but not limited to: Illinois, Indiana, southeast Missouri, Michigan, Ohio, and western Pennsylvania. This area is called so because it suffered from problems that arose when manufacturing centers closed in the 1960's, 1970's, and 1980's. This in turn led to an out migration of whites (white flight) who lost their jobs and an in migration of southern blacks who took over the deindustrialized areas, which led to a severe increase in crime. Many of those who left headed south for the Sun Belt. Major cities that suffered somewhat from the Rust Belt problems include Chicago, Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Columbus. Cities hit especially hard include Detroit, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Pittsburgh. Ironically, all of these cities have revitalized their downtowns and become popular tourist destinations with major attractions. Only two major cities, Indianapolis and Columbus, have grown substantially despite being Rust Belt cities. In fact, one can say these cities have survived the "curse" of the Rust Belt. Only time will tell what happens next to these major cities.
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Matt: “bro what’s on your face.” Brendan: “I just got done hanging out with Anna and she sat on my face for so long that I got a Cosmic Rust Face Mask!” Matt: “bro that’s awesome, I’ve always wanted one!”
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Get the Cosmic Rust Face Mask mug.An older-model car that has not been maintained well,once used to describe late 50s-early 70s cars with tailfins but now can also be applied to 80s cars.Rustbuckets typically belong to people who,though they often have the means to get a newer car,are holding onto the past with both hands(see Dead Elvis).The back of a rustbucket tends to drag the ground,the exhaust pipes belch black fog,the seats spill stuffing and the air conditioner seldom works.
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