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Old 12-08-2010, 03:12 PM
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Glory Hole - Monticello Dam, California

A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. It is the largest spillway of this type in the world and consumes 14,400 cubic feet of water every second
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Wow that looks incredibly dangerous! I hope there is a no swimming sign
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Holy cow! And if anyone's curious about these like I was please don't google 'glory hole'. Stare at this picture and remain satisfied =)
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Holy cow! And if anyone's curious about these like I was please don't google 'glory hole'. Stare at this picture and remain satisfied =)
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or incredibly FUN with one of those personal bubbles. wheeeeee!!!!
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Ewwwww!!! Of course I had to google it. Wikepedia just ruined my day.
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Ewwwww!!! Of course I had to google it. Wikepedia just ruined my day.
there's so much I don't know but it's also like the questionnaire when you donate blood making one wonder what's normal?
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