Buildings & Construction

Chile's Hand of the Desert, along with a similar sculpture in Uruguay, symbolizes Mother Nature's hands holding up South America.

Did you know that Egypt's mighty pyramids weren't constructed by slaves?

Did you know that over a thousand elephants helped construct the iconic Taj Mahal, which has become a symbol of love in India?

You can get married at Stonehenge, making tying the knot a truly powerful and unforgettable experience!

Did you know that the Empire State Building's antenna is struck by lightning about 25 times every year?

The Leaning Tower of Pisa's largest bell weighs about as much as a female adult African elephant - around 7,900 lbs (3,600 kg)!

Did you know that the Colosseum amphitheater in Rome was built by tens of thousands of slaves around 80 A.D?

Did you know that it cost almost a million US dollars to carve the four Presidents' faces into Mount Rushmore?

Astronauts can see the sunrise and sunset sixteen times in 24 hours aboard the International Space Station.

The Ferris wheel dates back to 1893 and is named after its creator George Washington Gale Ferris Junior.

Did you know that taking photos of the Eiffel Tower after dusk is illegal?

During the 1800s in London, homeless people could pay a penny to sit on a wooden bench indoors, but they weren't allowed to sleep.