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The Astrodome Ramps Come Down

December 9, 2013 4:00AM

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On a chilly, cloudy Sunday night, three of the four ramp towers of the Astrodome were imploded. Check out these photos as well as the video we shot of the implosion. PHOTOS BY DERREK BARLOW.
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