What If We Drained the Mediterranean?

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Imagine the Mediterranean Sea is disappearing! Old shipwrecks are rearing their ugly heads as the water drains around them, and Mediterranean cruises are becoming increasingly disappointing. But for once, this isn't a result of climate change — we're doing it on purpose! If we blocked off the Mediterranean's main water source from the Atlantic Ocean, we'd be essentially creating a new desert that connects Europe with Africa.

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