The Sengen shrines (small temples) around Mount Fuji were built to pray for protection from volcanic eruptions (when the mountain blows up)!
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The Hollywood Sign needs to be repainted every 8–10 years to stay bright white!
The Hollywood Sign’s letters were originally lit up with 4,000 light bulbs that would flash in sections (parts): “HOLLY,” then “WOOD,” then “LAND” — and finally the whole word together!
The largest chandelier (fancy hanging light) in Buckingham Palace weighs about 1,500 pounds (0.68 t) — as heavy as a small car!
The Hollywood Sign looks different depending on where you view it from in Los Angeles!