I've spent time exploring all 50 US states. After doing so, there are three states I would choose to live in: New York, Rhode Island, and Wyoming.

What do an enigmatic Caped Crusader, a sopping-wet Mr Darcy and Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell have in common? Believe it or not, British country houses.

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