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The Most Honest Town in America

The Most Honest Town in America
There's no need to lock your doors on the southern shore of Lake Erie in the tiny town of Lakeside, Ohio. Unlike almost every other place in America, people still actually trust one another. Money is exchanged on the honor system in most of the town's stores, and bikes are rented without any credit cards or licenses.

There's no need to lock your doors on the southern shore of Lake Erie in the tiny town of Lakeside, Ohio. Unlike almost every other place in America, people still actually trust one another. In most of the town's stores money is exchanged on the honor system. Bikes are rented without the need for any credit cards or drivers' licenses.

"If you expect the best of people, that's what you are going to receive," says the owner of the bike shop.

Even in the candy shop, a handwritten note encourages children to make their own change from a jar of cash.

Read the inspiring story from Steve Hartman, or watch the video below –or at CBS News.

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