• AA5B@lemmy.world
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    12 hours ago

    It’s more modern than that. I don’t have time to look for stats, but I believe there’s been general migration to cities for like half a century or more

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      11 hours ago

      Of course, but I’m talking about why all these little towns existed in the first place. It’s not like they were all bustling metropolises before everyone left. ;)