Living 50 degrees underground? Meet the opal capital of the world.
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Deep within the Australian outback lies Coober Pedy, a town defying the blistering heat by retreating entirely beneath the Earth's surface. Homes, churches, and even hotels exist inside subterranean dugouts, offering relief from temperatures that soar to 50 degrees Celsius. Beyond the architecture, this remote settlement holds the title of the opal capital of the world, responsible for the majority of the planet's supply of these brilliant gemstones. Exploring this unique community reveals the history of the 1915 discovery, the intricate process of mining, and the resilient legends who carved a life out of the desert rock.
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