The Town Name So Long It Deserves Its Own Zip Code

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The Town Name So Long It Deserves Its Own Zip Code

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Have you ever stumbled across a town name so long it feels like someone fell asleep on their keyboard? That’s exactly what Sherri and I got into—specifically an 85‑letter New Zealand town name that I’m convinced requires both a linguistics degree and a hydration break to pronounce. And all I could think was: imagine being a high school cheerleader trying to fit that on a megaphone. Honestly, by the time you finish the first syllable, halftime is over.

The name of the town you ask?

Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu

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