These photos show Niagara Falls after they were drained in 1969

These photos show Niagara Falls after they were drained in 1969

Niagara Falls is one of the most famous wonders out there. The waterfalls are often considered to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. Still, it turns out that all of that beauty and power might be hiding something beneath the surface.

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Niagara Falls attracts around 30 million visitors every year as people can’t wait to take a look at the raging water as it plummets over the edge. It’s an incredible sight and one that seems to get more and more popular each year.

Stopping the water

While many of us gaze in wonder at Mother Nature’s power, it wasn’t always this way. In fact, around five decades ago, Niagara Falls was drained. All of a sudden, the magnificent waterfalls turned into a mere trickle.

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