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there s a fake American Wild West town in England, called Laredo, built by re-enactors, who bring it to life every other weekend.

May 12, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: there’s a fake American Wild West town in England, called Laredo, built by re-enactors, who bring it to life every other weekend.

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