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Did a real-life rainmaker almost drown San Diego?
Did a real-life rainmaker almost drown San Diego?
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Nov 16, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
Charles Mallory Hatfield considered himself a real-life rainmaker (or, as he preferred to describe himself, a 'moisture accelerator') and, when San Diego faced one of its most damaging droughts, Hatfield cracked a deal: He'd bring the water back to San Diego. City officials were skeptical, but desperate -- and, as ridiculous as it might sound -- they got more than they bargained for. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers
Released:
Nov 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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