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Living in Longyearbyen: Surprising Realities in Earth's Northernmost Town
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- Longyearbyen is Earth's northernmost town in Svalbard's arctic region.
- Alcohol is rationed in Longyearbyen using special cards with monthly limits.
- Residents carry rifles outside to protect against polar bears.
- Exceptional internet is due to Svalbard's underwater fiber cables.
- Rifles require licenses obtained via safety courses and shooting tests.
- Garbage disposals are necessary to avoid attracting polar bears.
- The northern lights often appear south due to the town's location.
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