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Old 01-24-2014, 04:17 PM
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Timeline to repair 20-foot-deep sinkhole in downtown Detroit remains unknown

This is interfering with the Detroit auto show traffic.
Timeline to repair 20-foot-deep sinkhole in downtown Detroit remains unknown | MLive.com

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Old 01-24-2014, 04:23 PM
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Bet they wouldn't bother fixing it if it weren't for the auto show traffic.
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Old 01-24-2014, 04:26 PM
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In Boston, we call those "potholes".
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Old 01-24-2014, 05:27 PM
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Wait...there's people and businesses still in the area that need utilities?

Perhaps the sinkhole could be turned into a destination spot and bring tourists...
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Old 01-24-2014, 05:35 PM
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Can't they just push some dilapidated buildings into the hole??

Maybe fill it with murder victims?
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Old 01-24-2014, 05:51 PM
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Can't they just push some dilapidated buildings into the hole??

Maybe fill it with murder victims?
Instead of a potter's field, it could be a potter's hole?

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