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Hyperborea was an eternal springtime paradise

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Greek legends spoke of a mythical land far to the north where the sun never set and people lived for centuries. It was essentially the ultimate ancient retirement community, completely free of harsh winters.

Hyperborea was an eternal springtime paradise
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