In Paris, A 200-Year-Old Canal Was Drained, And The Public Was Ecstatic

Published on 04/19/2021
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How Much It Cost Them

The enormous task of draining the canal began. To remove approximately 3 million cubic feet of water would take three months. It was necessary, even though the city had to spend more than $10 million on it. The audience was curious as to what had been hidden in the canal for so long…

How Much It Cost Them

How Much It Cost Them

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People Gathered To Look

They drained the canal’s remaining water on January 7. After 15 years, the waterway’s secrets were finally revealed. The bridges drew people from all walks of life. They wanted to look into what the authorities had discovered. Curiosity was killing everyone.

People Gathered To Look

People Gathered To Look

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