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Barn Owls: More UE than You.

Published on: May 31st, 2010 | Last updated: December 7, 2017 | Written by:

While out for a stroll in Gateway park we came across this delightfully creepy sign.

Let’s go down the checklist: Noctural behavior, hording tendencies, and perchance for spending a lot of time in abandoned building. Sound like anyone you know? The Barn Owl is about as ‘explorer’ as you can get. Not only that, but it is also known as the ‘Demon Owl’ or ‘Death Owl’, making it a prime candidate for honorary SPU local 666 membership.

So here’s to you, Barn Owl…

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    Bad Guy Joe

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    Bad Guy Joe knows more about the NYC underground than anyone else on or below the surface of this planet. He has spent nearly 30 years sneaking into NYC's more forbidden locations. When not underground, he's probably bitching about politicians or building something digital. 
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