Buried truths in Brooklyn's Atlantic Ave. tunnel

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Even if you don't live in New York, you've probably heard the tale of the alligator lurking in its subterranean depths, preying upon sewage workers and subway riders.

But what about the Germans who used to mix mustard gas in a secret tunnel that runs under Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn? Or the missing pages from John Wilkes Booth's diary reported to be stashed down there, beneath an intersection best known for traffic tie-ups and the Trader Joe's?

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