The clock mechanisms in Big Ben use a special ‘double three-legged gravity escapement’ invented just for this clock!
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Basic Information & History
St. Peter’s Basilica stands in Vatican City, which is the smallest country in the world — it’s even smaller than most amusement parks!
Basic Information & History
Hagia Sophia stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey, where it has amazed visitors for over 1,000 years — that’s older than many countries!
History & Origins
Scientists believe Uluru’s unique shape was formed underwater millions of years ago, when Australia’s center was actually an ocean!
Tulum has secret underground storage rooms called chultuns where the Maya kept food cool — like ancient refrigerators!