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Video Footage Surfaces of North Carolina Sewer Creatures

By Annalee Newitz Published June 30, 2009, 1:00 pm ET

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This is footage taken in the sewers under Cameron Village in Raleigh, North Carolina. Is it a disgusting new life form, or just a great special effect? Either way, I want to know more.

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