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Yuma gets more sunshine than anywhere else

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If you aggressively hate clouds, this Arizona town is your mecca. It boasts the highest recorded number of sunny hours globally, practically guaranteeing you a permanent sunburn for roughly 90% of your waking life.

Yuma gets more sunshine than anywhere else
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