Shifting Gears
The team rented a submarine with a high fidelity camera to take the first descent. This was a massive expense that almost went over their entire budget, but for some reason, their investors still supported their decision.
A Mini-Submarine Discovers Classified Canadian Technology at the Bottom of Lake Ontario
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.