Visit the USA: Explore Abandoned Ghost Towns in 5 U.S. States
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In which case, you should hoist up your proton pack, hit the road and explore these spooky American ghost towns. Each of these places was abandoned during a change of fortune, but it seems not everyone was so keen to leave.
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Visit the USA: Explore Abandoned Ghost Towns in 5 U.S. States
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