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Jul 2023
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The Cities and Secrets that Lurk Below, ...

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We’ve all seen steam rising from manhole covers in big cities like New York - but have you ever stopped and wondered why? Jason and Peter were curious and discovered that manhole covers literally explode all over NYC every year. Really, no Really! Determined to discover the cause of these explosions and uncover the secrets that lurk below many of the world’ ... Show More
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