May 13 2012

Modern Day Troglodytes

We all know Australia can be a very dangerous place.  Home to the most deadly animals on earth, the land of Oz is definitely not a viable destination for the faint of heart.

But there is at least one town, Coober Pedy, where residents and visitors might be reasonably safe – because it’s built underground:

Although Coober Pedy is probably the safest place in the entire continent of Australia, there is one hazard  that visitors would be well-advised to be aware of: