Shell Grotto, Margate
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Sentiment
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Key topics
The Shell Grotto in Margate is a mysterious and fascinating underground structure decorated with thousands of seashells.
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Discussion Activity
Light discussionFirst comment
12d
Peak period
1
Day 12
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1
Key moments
- 01Story posted
Nov 5, 2025 at 2:32 AM EST
22 days ago
Step 01 - 02First comment
Nov 16, 2025 at 10:45 PM EST
12d after posting
Step 02 - 03Peak activity
1 comments in Day 12
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Step 03 - 04Latest activity
Nov 17, 2025 at 6:13 AM EST
10 days ago
Step 04
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- it costs money and no one wants to pay,
- the mystery is more interesting or amusing than the resolution of the mystery,
- carbon dating is unreliable for dates following the industrial revolution because the burning of coal and oil ejected vast quantities of depleted carbon into the atmosphere.
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