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Area 51, Nevada, USA

Since the dawn of its very existence, rumors regarding the nature of this military base in Nevada have been rampant. Seriously, there are few places as shrouded in conspiracy and mystery as Area 51. This place has been said to have everything from secret, sadistic scientific research to the housing of extraterrestrial life. It was even the center of an internet meme craze that culminated in hundreds of people gathering around the base.

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The public, official reason why this place is forbidden to visitors? It's a test site for the CIA and the air force.