The Most Controversial Places That You Can’t Get Into

Fort Knox US Bullion Depository, Kentucky

During World War II, Fort Knox held the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, and the Magna Carta. Needless to say, it was a pretty heavily guarded area as it held some of America’s most important history. This place is protected by armed guards, alarms, minefields, barbed wire, electric fences, camera, and even Apache helicopters.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.