In ancient (very old) times, people believed a goddess (girl god) named Konohana Sakuya‑hime lived on Mount Fuji and controlled its volcanic activity (when the mountain might blow up)!
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During summer, tourist activities often start at sunrise (around 5:30 AM) to avoid the extreme heat of the day!
During World War I, Big Ben’s clock faces were darkened at night to comply with wartime blackout rules!
Each of the Taj Mahal’s four tall towers (minarets) reaches up nearly 42 meters — that's as tall as a small apartment building!
Mont Blanc’s name means “White Mountain” in French because its peak is always covered in bright white snow, even during summer!