Engineers Drained the Niagara Falls and Uncovered Its Dark History

A Horrifying Reminder

That day in 1969 was haunting for everyone involved. Tourists were reminded that the Niagara Falls weren't just fun and games but serious business. Like most things, there was a dark history behind the Falls. It was tragic, but the show had to go on. So, the government cleaned up the remains and got back to work uncovering more of the secrets...

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.