When A Parisian Canal Aged Two-Hundred Years Was Drained, No One Could Believe What Was In There

The Curious Crowd

January 7 was the day that the canal was finally emptied. Following 15 years of obscurity, the secrets of the canal were finally going to rise to the surface. The surrounding bridges were crammed with all kinds of folks, young and old, who were incredibly curious to learn more about the canal’s enigmas. The work was slow going, and the crowd’s anticipation intensified with every passing hour. Would the crowd be rewarded for its patience?

The Curious Crowd