With Bin Laden's Abbotabad hideaway still in the news, Rob Bear takes us on a tour of despot's palaces and hideaways.
From the Fuhrerbunker to Saddam's Palace, security and luxury prevail.
The presidential palace of the Ivory Coast is another such spot, where illegitimate leader Laurent Gbagbo is currently attempting to hold on to his reign.
"Pretty cushy digs for the leader of a country where the average citizen brings home less than $700 per year," writes Bear.
FULL STORY: A Visit to the Final Homes of History's Most Reviled Tyrants

Analysis: Cybertruck Fatality Rate Far Exceeds That of Ford Pinto
The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

National Parks Layoffs Will Cause Communities to Lose Billions
Thousands of essential park workers were laid off this week, just before the busy spring break season.

Retro-silient?: America’s First “Eco-burb,” The Woodlands Turns 50
A master-planned community north of Houston offers lessons on green infrastructure and resilient design, but falls short of its founder’s lofty affordability and walkability goals.

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The Tesla Cybertruck was recalled seven times last year.

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