It is the world’s tallest arch and the tallest man-made monument in the Western Hemisphere. It is also the tallest stainless steel monument in the world.
Colosseum:
The amphitheater was used for entertainment for 390 years. During this time more than 400,000 people died inside the Colosseum. It's also estimated that about 1,000,000 animals died in the Colosseum as well.
Eiffel Tower:
The Eiffel Tower was going to be demolished in 1909 but was saved because it was repurposed as a giant radio antenna.
Tower of Pisa:
The tower of Pisa has been leaning so long -- nearly 840 years -- that it's natural to assume it will defy gravity forever. But the famous structure has been in danger of collapsing almost since its first brick was laid.
Stretched fabric simulation:
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