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Did you know the Eiffel Tower was never meant to be a permanent fixture in Paris?

Built as the entrance arch for the 1889 World’s Fair, it was supposed to stand for just 20 years before being dismantled—until its value as a radio and telegraphy antenna saved it from demolition.

Designed by Gustave Eiffel, this iron marvel took only 22 months to complete, with no reported injuries during construction. The tower stands at 986 feet (300 meters) and was the tallest building in the world until 1930. Its color isn’t just one shade: the Eiffel Tower is painted in three different tones, and the paint alone weighs a staggering 60 tons, refreshed every seven years to protect against corrosion.

The structure sways slightly in strong winds and even “shrinks” or “grows” a few centimeters depending on the temperature. There’s also a secret bunker beneath its legs, now used as a kitchen for its restaurants. At night, 20,000 bulbs make it sparkle every hour, and its powerful spotlight can be seen up to 62 miles away.

From hosting secret war rooms to being the site of one of history’s most audacious scams, the Eiffel Tower is full of surprises.

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