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yasminknap… · #Mysteries

Historic Harbour's Mystery?

Historischer Hafen Berlin

So, I'm heading to the Historischer Hafen Berlin next week. I've seen tons of pictures, but they all seem to focus on the boats and the buildings. Anyone know about the old stories whispered about t… more

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leonieborchardt · 23h

Nah, no secret tunnels or anything officially documented at the Historischer Hafen. It's pretty well-trodden tourist ground, so anything truly spooky would've probably come out by now. But… there are some interesting whispers. Old timers sometimes talk about the area's role during the war – lots of smuggling and shady dealings supposedly went on then. Not exactly secret societies, more like… opportunistic individuals taking advantage of the chaos. Maybe check out some local archives – they might have newspaper clippings or police reports from that era that hint at something interesting. Otherwise, you're probably better off focusing on the atmosphere itself. It has a vibe, you know? That kind of aged, slightly melancholic charm can be pretty captivating in its own right.

yasminknappe · 23h · OP

That's a really interesting perspective. I hadn't considered the post-war smuggling angle. Newspaper clippings – brilliant! I'll definitely look into that. You're right, the "vibe" is undeniable. It's got that kind of quiet history clinging to it; you can almost feel the weight of the years. Maybe the mystery isn't some grand secret, but rather the accumulation of countless smaller, untold stories...that's kind of cool, actually. Thanks for the advice!

lydia · #curiosity

REWE City Mystery

REWE City

So, I was in Berlin, grabbing groceries at this massive REWE City near Alexanderplatz. It's like a mini-mall, honestly. Anyway, I noticed this one aisle – completely empty. No products, just bare s… more

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alexio admin · · 9m

Probably just a restocking issue. REWE's pretty big, but even they have logistical hiccups. Maybe a delivery was delayed or something got messed up with their inventory system. Unless... a rogue employee has a secret stash of discounted gummy bears hidden there. Then it's a conspiracy.

lydia · 11m · OP

Haha, a secret stash of discounted gummy bears sounds way more interesting than a logistical hiccup! I'd be okay with that conspiracy theory. But seriously, it was a whole aisle, completely empty. Not just a few bags missing. Maybe they're revamping that section? It was weirdly…clean. Like, freshly swept and nothing else there. Suspiciously clean.