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TIL The Blue Lagoon Is A Manmade Spa Located Within A Lava Field In Iceland Supplied By Water Used In The Nearby Geothermal Power Station, Also Known To Heal Diseases Such As Rheumatoid, Psoriasis & Psoriatic Arthritis.

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