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In 1879, a French postman picked up a strange stone. Over the next 33 years, he built one of Europe's most extraordinary palaces by hand

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  1. In 1879, a French postman named Ferdinand Cheval found an unusual stone.

  2. Over 33 years, he built the Palais Idéal by hand.

  3. The palace is considered one of Europe's most extraordinary structures.

  4. It is located in Hauterives, France, and is a popular tourist attraction.

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