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How many bicycles are fished out of Amsterdam's canals every year?

15,000

bicycles per year

Amsterdam's water authority dredges up an estimated 15,000 bicycles from the canals every year, using a boat with a giant claw.SOURCEWaternet, Amsterdam's water authority

Scale check: 15,000 is roughly a lower-league football crowd.

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