Hell is up for sale, again

If you don't want to buy Hell, at least go to Hell.
 By 
Chloe Bryan
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For the low price of $900,000, you could be the sole proprietor of Hell.

Hell, Michigan, a tiny hamlet in the state's Putnam Township, is still up for grabs nearly a year after a failed bid from Damned, a Detroit arts organization.

In 2015, Damned intended to purchase Hell for $999,666 -- the original asking price set by Hell's unofficial mayor, John Colone. But, Damned's Kickstarter fundraising effort was a hell of its own, raising only $77,000.


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Why buy Hell? You'll also receive all its businesses, from Hell's Chapel of Love to Screams Ice Cream to the popular Hell Hole Diner. 

Plus, you'll be able to tell people to "go to Hell" without making them angry. Instead, you'll be recommending a delightful vacation destination. (Seriously, Hell is surrounded by beautiful hiking trails.)

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If you don't want to own all of Hell -- understandable -- you can also purchase a square inch of Hell for $6.66.

At the very least, it would be fun to go to Hell for a visit. After all, the road to Hell is paved with asphalt -- like most other roads.

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Chloe Bryan

Chloe was the shopping editor at Mashable. She was also previously a culture reporter. You can follow her on Twitter at @chloebryan.

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