Why do people live underground in Coober Pedy? The truth is wilder than you think.

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Discover the bizarre history behind one of Australia's most unique towns. Coober Pedy, known for its scorching climate, forced residents to embrace an underground lifestyle that remains fascinating to this day. The name itself stems from an Aboriginal phrase meaning white man in a hole, highlighting a century-old quest for fortune. When prospectors searched for gold in 1915, they stumbled upon something far more valuable: opals. This accidental discovery transformed a desperate search for water into the opal capital of the world, creating a subterranean community that defies conventional living.
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