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Tunnel links continents, uncovers ancient history - CNN.com

"Tunnel links continents, uncovers ancient history

By Ivan Watson
CNN
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ISTANBUL, Turkey (CNN) -- It's a common sight in the traffic-clogged streets of Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents.
Workers next to the spot where subway trains will one day emerge from the tunnel. Opening of the tunnel has been delayed by at least four years by the discovery.

Workers next to the spot where subway trains will one day emerge from the tunnel. Opening of the tunnel has been delayed by at least four years by the discovery.
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A taxi driver, enraged by perpetually gridlocked traffic, stepping out of his car and yelling 'Maniac!' at the man driving the public bus behind him."

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