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TIL that Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is almost entirely artificial. Sand was brought in from Manhattan Beach, CA via barge to Waikiki as early as the 1920s. Sand imports ceased in the 1970s, with sand... (www.hawaiimagazine.com)

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The original was posted on /r/todayilearned by /u/AspireAgain on 2023-09-07 17:52:43.

Original Title: TIL that Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is almost entirely artificial. Sand was brought in from Manhattan Beach, CA via barge to Waikiki as early as the 1920s. Sand imports ceased in the 1970s, with sand from about 2000 feet offshore used to replenish now.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

This article makes no sense. First, it says sand comes from Hawaii dredged up from off shore. It most particle and best for the environment. Then, it says whats in the title. Finally, it says that sand in only imported for construction and sand traps at their golf courses.

So? What?