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Coober Pedy, Australia

Coober Pedy

An opal mining town in the middle of Australia where people live, worship, and shop underground.

Coober Pedy, Australia

Crocodile Harry's Underground Nest & Dugout

This eccentric cave dwelling is bizarre even by the standards of a subterranean town.

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Mount Barry, Australia

Dingo Fence

The longest fence in the world stretches over 3,000 miles to keep the dingoes out.

10 miles from Coober Pedy

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The rare Ackaringa daisy.

Found: New Hope for an Endangered Desert Flower

Scientists and volunteers spent more than 100 hours scouring the Australian outback for the rare daisy.

by Vittoria Traverso

January 19, 2018

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