Normal is a small town in Northern California that isn't very special at all, except for two things: a private university that caters exclusively to tech and neuroscience; and a ton of start-ups moving in because everything is dirt cheap. And, oh yeah - there's an institute for the criminally insane.
What's not to like about Normal?
With a population hovering around 4,400, it's a small old-fashioned town set in beautiful surroundings, where life moves at a quiet pace, uninterrupted by the stress and madness of urban living. Due to its prestigious private university, Normal has attracted the future's brightest minds and is a gathering spot for start-ups looking to begin operations on the cheap. The local asylum adds additional jobs in staffing and security. With start-ups, the university, and the asylum, as well as folks living off the land, it's a vibrant mix of can-do American spirit.
Population: 4,367
Median age: 30
# of university students: 600
# of famous people who attended the university: 85
# of patients in institute: 420
# of guards at institute: 55
# of start-ups: 37
size of police force: 8
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