In 1969, engineers performed the unprecedented act of turning off Niagara Falls, leaving the American Falls as a dry cliff face for several months. This episode explores the surprising findings uncovered during this period, including thousands of coins and unsettling discoveries, as well as how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed to halt one of the world's most powerful waterfalls. It examines the reasons behind this decision, including concerns about erosion and the pressures of tourism, revealing the complex relationship humans have with natural wonders.

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