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Undercity

Ever wondered about what lies beneath this great city?

Urban Historian Steve Duncan and Cinematographer/Director Andrew Wonder give us a clue with their cool documentary- Undercity.


http://laughingsquid.com/undercity-underground-adventures-in-new-york-city/
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
Cool, it's definitely an interesting subject.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
I believe I mentioned in a previous topic about what some claim is below the streets of this city. Boats that date back to the 14th century are known to be buried below. There is gold and silver coins down below.

A lot of stuff was buried underground when the roads and sidewalks were being installed. Cement just was pored over on top of stuff.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
By the way, I watched the video and found it amazing what is in the subway. But when he went up the Williamsburg Bridge to the top, wow, I don't know how he did it. I'd be scared to death to climb that structure.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted Would you if had a chance venture out down below and go hunting for the treasures?
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
Oh, I so would, @uptowngirl (with appropriate, sewage-resistant hazmat suit on, of course! And possibly a clothespin holding my nose shut so I couldn't smell anything...)
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@ajadedidealist LOL I would join you as well then.
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uptowngirl: Going underground does not bother me. I have strong footing under me. It is the climbing that I don't like. I am scared of heights.
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ajadedidealist
ajadedidealist 2yrs+
I'm bad in enclosed spaces (subways, planes, etc.) Never used to be that way, but after 9/11 I get nervous at the slightest little sound or noise on the plane or subway. I have to take a bunch of diazepam before getting on a long flight (and keep in mind I fly around 20 times a year!)
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@ajadedidealist I get a bit freaked out if a subway line stalls underground for some reason and turbulence on flights really scares me..
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
Hey, we all have phobias of some type. I'm scared of heights and water. I even hate to shower, but I know I have to, so I get in and out as quickly as I can.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted you have hydrophobia? does that mean you hate to swim as well?
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hhusted
hhusted 2yrs+
@Uptowngirl: Yep. That is why I stay away from the beach, nor do I get into swimming pools.
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Uraniumfish
Uraniumfish 2yrs+
I think I'd rather leave crawling around in the sewers to others - just show me the pictures, that's enough!
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NeverSleeps
NeverSleeps 2yrs+
@hhusted Do you drink water? Or does hydrophobia mean you are just afraid to submerge yourself in the stuff?
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@hhusted that's a bit tragic
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JenMac
JenMac 2yrs+
Yeah, man, I could swim every single day. Water is so therapeutic.
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uptowngirl
uptowngirl 2yrs+
@JenMac I am with you on that one
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