The Dam That Slowed Down Earth 

I know, it sounds crazy, but it’s a fact. The Three Gorges Dam (which sounds like it’s gorgeous but is actually pretty ugly) was supposed to prevent devastating floods from destroying villages along the Yangtze River in China. Instead, the world’s largest concrete structure has turned into a giant disaster, with endless repercussions.

Let’s take a deep dive into the Three Gorges Dam.

Okay, we got it. The Yangtze River is immense and important. But where do the curses come in?

The great flood of 1931 was the first clue. The Yangtze River is very prone to flooding. On average, the river floods once every ten years. And when the river overflows its banks, it floods in a big way.