Did you know why there's still no bridge connecting Great Britain 🇬🇧 and Ireland 🇮🇪? The Irish Sea 🌊 separates the two islands, with all travel and trade relying on ferries ⛴️ or planes ✈️ This is surprising, given that nearly 40% of Northern Ireland's imports and exports come from Great Britain. A bridge or tunnel, like the famous Channel Tunnel 🚇, could bring major economic benefits 💰The most suitable spot? The North Channel, a 30-kilometer stretch between Portpatrick in Scotland and Larne in Northern Ireland. But while a bridge here is technically possible 🛠️, there's a shocking obstacle: the Beaufort's Dyke 💣 This deep trench, the Irish Sea's lowest point, hides a dangerous secret 🤯 After World War II, it became a dumping ground for 1 million tons of munitions, including chemical weapons ☣️ Disturbing this area could lead to an environmental disaster 🌍

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