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Berlin’s Pankow district recently became the focus of attention when a routine walk led to the surprise discovery of 59 Soviet-era shells dating back to World War II. Here’s what this startling find means for visitors and urban explorers in the city, and what travelers should keep in mind about such unexpected pieces of history.