The Stories Behind These Abandoned Islands Will Freak You Out

Life on the Scottish Shore

Life on the island was not ideal. Though perfect for puffins, the humans of the island suffered from malnutrition, disease, and isolation. Slowly, people became sick of being and left the island.

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