This Unwanted Monstrosity of a Floodgate Saved a Japanese Village From Tsunami Ruin [Japan]

At the time, the 3,000 Fudai villagers despised the $30 million (in today's money) floodgate when the now-deceased mayor built it in the '70s, but after March's devastating tsunami, they're thankful to still have their lives and homes intact. More »

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