Science-fiction esque ideas of parallel worlds, identical to ours, are common place in popular movies, TV and books.

However, the truth is not as far from fiction as some would believe, with a variety of different Hitchins already present on planet Earth.

There might not be alternative versions of ourselves going about our day-to-day lives, however, these other Hitchin's have much to offer.

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Here's our list of places that share a name with the town.

1. Hitchins, Kentucky

The Comet: Hitchins is a community in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.Hitchins is a community in Carter County, Kentucky, USA. (Image: Google Maps)

The community of Hitchins is located in Carter County, Kentucky, USA.

It is located at the intersection of Kentucky Route 1 and Kentucky Route 773.

This is 3.9 miles (6.3 km) south-southeast of Grayson.

The community is served by a post office, a petrol station, a school, a church and a pound shop.

2. Hitchin Post, Nebraska

The Comet: Hitchin Post is a Beauty Salon in Nebraska.Hitchin Post is a Beauty Salon in Nebraska. (Image: Google Maps)

Hitchin Post is a beauty salon in Nebraska, USA.

The business is located on North 3rd Street, Arlington.

Arlington itself is a village in Washington County, with a population of around 1,240.

3. Hitchinstraße, Germany

Hitchinstraße is an area of Bingen, near Frankfurt, Germany.

The area features a soccer arena, a tool shop and restaurant.

Bingen itself is a town with an approximate population of 25,000.

4. Hitchin Post Way, Florida

The Comet: Hitchin Post Way is located in Miami, Florida.Hitchin Post Way is located in Miami, Florida. (Image: Google Maps)

Hitchin Post Way is located in Florida.

The residential area is part of the small city of Delray Beach, near Miami.

Delray Beach has a population of around 67,000.

5. Hitchin Post, New York

The Comet: The Hitchin Post restaurant is a steakhouse, saloon and grill.The Hitchin Post restaurant is a steakhouse, saloon and grill. (Image: Google Maps)

The second of its name on this list, the Hitchin Post restaurant is located in New York State, USA.

The restaurant is a steakhouse, saloon and grill that has been running for over 50 years.

Daily specials are offered, along with a variety of beers and cocktails.