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

Published on 04/08/2021
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The Price Of Mysteries

This was no small task, as you can imagine. This was a mission three months in the making, where around 3 million cubic feet’s worth of liquid had to be emptied. Thankfully, the city’s managers had established a $10 million budget for this operation, so the team could take many liberties when it came to clearing out as much of the filth as possible. This time around, the large crowd was buzzing with tense excitement….

The Price Of Mysteries

The Price Of Mysteries

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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

The Curious Crowd

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