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Here are some interesting facts about Takoma Park, Maryland:
1. The city of Takoma Park was founded in 1883 as a summer retreat by Benjamin Gilbert, who named it after Mount Takoma on the west coast.
2. It was originally a religious community founded by Seventh-day Adventists.
3. Takoma Park is home to the Takoma Park Folk Festival, which is one of the largest annual folk festivals in the United States.
4. The city is known for its affection for progressive politics, and was the first city in the United States to allow residents as young as 16 years old to vote in local elections.
5. Takoma Park was also the first city in the U.S. to declare itself a "nuclear-free zone" in 1983, and recently declared itself a "sanctuary city" for immigrants.
6. Many famous people have either lived in or visited Takoma Park, including musician John Fahey, actor Matt Damon, and political commentator Rachel Maddow.
7. The city is highly diverse and has a large population of immigrants. It has also been ranked as one of the most walkable cities in the United States.
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