In July 1983, Lake Mead was nearing full capacity. As a result, in a rare move, the Hoover Dam opened its spillways, creating a show that visitors will never forget.
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The summer shrinkage of Lake Mead has drastically slowed, but not stopped.
As he had hundreds of times carrying the ball for Southern California and the Buffalo Bills, O.J. Simpson finally saw daylight.
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