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Tunnel 57

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The Paradox of the Past in Berlin

The bunker where Hitler died was mostly demolished. The East Side Gallery, which is covered with paintings from international artists, is slated for partial demolition to make room for luxury apartments. Ralph Kobbish became a transportation engineer and digs tunnels for a living. He spent his entire engineering career digging underground.

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