Hysterical Truths About Famous Landmarks That Won’t Cut the Entrance Fee
Get lost in the shuffle of ridiculous trivia about the world's iconic sights.
Introduction:
You have undoubtedly heard of the Eiffel Tower. Fascinating, right? But did you know it was initially hated by Parisians and destined for demolition after 20 years? Yeah, that might have been an oddulent Oops! In this post, we’ll take you on a roller coaster ride of whimsical and weird facts about famous landmarks that won’t get you a discount, but will have you doubling over in laughter.
The Leaning Tower of Pisa Was Always A Bit Off-Balance:
It’s not because of an earthquake or bad pizzas. This monument started leaning immediately after construction due to inadequate foundation and super soft soil. Somebody please pass the architectural eyeglasses!
The Statue of Liberty is a Closeted Fashionista:
Do you know the Mother of Exiles herself sports a size 879 shoe? Yep! And we thought it’s only the Kardashians who knew how to pose in style.
You Can’t Flick Pennies at Lincoln Memorial:
While tossing coins into fountains may be a common custom, flicking pennies at Abe’s feet is discouraged. We think Honest Abe might have had a problem with kids using his memorial as a wishing well.
The Grand Canyon Isn’t So Grand:
While easily one of the world’s most impressive natural wonders, the Grand Canyon isn’t actually the biggest! The Yarlung Tsangpo Grand Canyon in Tibet is much more…well…grand!
Sydney Opera House: A Costly Duet:
You’d think before embarking on an ambitious architectural project, you’d know the cost. This world-renowned building was meant to be a $7 million project. And then it cost a whopping $102 million. Talk about blowing your budget.
The Colosseum: The Bloodiest Theatre Ever:
For all you passionate thespians out there, remember this theatre staged the most barbaric games involving animals, gladiators, and sometimes, absolutely unwilling participants. All we say is Broadway seems considerably less daunting now.
Eiffel Tower Gets a Fresh Coat Every 7 Years:
In what could be the world’s most thankless paint job, this Parisian beauty requires 60 metric tons of paint every 7 years. Next time you’re tired of painting your garage, remember, it could be worse.
Conclusion:
From secret shoe sizes to budget blowouts, these bizarre landmarks facts certainly didn’t reduce your travel expenses. But perhaps we understand now why Parisians originally loathed the Eiffel Tower, or why tossing pennies at the Lincoln Memorial isn’t cool. Whether we’re painting monuments or designing theatres for gladiatorial contests, humanity truly has a unique way of making its mark. Perhaps the next wave of human invention will bring us a leaning tower that actually stands straight, or a budget-friendly opera house. Until then, here’s to the brilliant, baffling bricks and mortar that define our world.
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Bonus Useless Fact:
Cockroaches can survive for several weeks with their heads cut off, because they have tiny brains in each of their body segments. Now you can win that bar bet the next time you’re sipping a pint.
