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Walmart s former CEO is planning to build a brand new city for 5 million people somewhere in Appalachia or the American West desert

Jun 28, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Walmart’s former CEO is planning to build a brand new city for 5 million people somewhere in Appalachia or the American West desert

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