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Baker, California
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Zzyzx was founded by Curtis Howe Springer in 1944 as a health spa offering 'miracle cures' using the area's natural mineral springs.
The name Zzyzx was chosen to be the last word in the English language, symbolizing the 'last word' in health.
The California State University Desert Studies Center now occupies the site, conducting research on desert ecosystems.
Soda Lake is a dry lake bed that fills with water during rare desert rainfalls, creating a temporary oasis.
Curtis Howe Springer operated a radio station from Zzyzx, broadcasting health advice and promoting his spa.
