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During the Cold War, the Hanford Engineering Works—a massive nuclear facility in Washington State—built a bowling alley for its thousands of workers. Bowling became the perfect after-shift escape: affordable, social, and a way to decompress from one of America's most secretive jobs.
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You step into the alley after a long shift. The pins crash, the balls thunder down the polished lanes, and for a few hours you're just another bowler—not a technician who spent the day working on something you can't discuss at dinner. The scoreboard clicks. Your friends cheer. For a moment, the Cold War feels very far away.
Reflect
What recreational spaces help you leave work stress behind today?