Eiffel Tower
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Besides being a tourist attraction, what other purpose does it serve?
1889 Universal Exposition (World's Fair)
For what event was the Eiffel Tower built?
6
How many inches does the Eiffel Tower "grow" in summer?
3
How many levels are in the Eiffel Tower?
1
How many people died in the construction of the structure?
2,500,000
How many rivets hold the Eiffel Tower together?
10,100
How many tons does the Eiffel Tower weigh?
60
How many tons of paint does it take to repaint it?
300
How many workers built the Eiffel Tower?
More than 2
How many years did it take to build the Eiffel Tower?
No more than a man's foot.
How much pressure do the legs of the Eiffel Tower put on the ground?
5
It is a marvel of engineering because of its wind resistance. It only moves up to ___ inches in the wind.
7
It is repainted every ____ years.
20
The Eiffel Tower was supposed to stand in Paris for how many years?
Iron
What is it made of?
Iron Lady
What is the nickname for the Eiffel Tower?
wind resistance
What makes the Eiffel Tower a great engineering feat?
Statue of Liberty
What other famous structure did Eiffel help to build?
100th anniversary (centennial) of the French Revolution
What special anniversary was the Eiffel Tower built to remember?
Gustave Eiffel
Who was the main designer and engineer for the Eiffel Tower?
It is the most visited paid attraction in the world.
Why is it so important today?
