In June of 1969, Cleveland's heavily polluted Cuyahoga River caught fire. The fire quickly spread and at its peak the flames were 5 stories high.
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The Lakeview Gusher
It would flow out of control for 18 months. Over 9 million barrels of crude oil were spilled before the well could finally be contained. At its peak, the spill formed a 60-acre lake of oil.
Times Beach
The federal government would spend $32 million to relocate the citizens, plus another $110 million on the subsequent cleanup.
Last of the Great Auks
It was an excellent swimmer, but rather clumsy on land, which made it easy prey for eagles, polar bears and humans.