Edition No. 132 · Sun 1 Nov 2026 · Story 22 of 26

A single mom bought land on Facebook Marketplace and started a 'mommune'

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A single mom bought three Arkansas acres on Facebook Marketplace for $40,000 and started a shared household with another mother.

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