Christ the Redeemer’s arms are slightly higher than its shoulders to make it look more welcoming — like it’s giving the whole city a big hug!
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The CN Tower’s construction team used special climbing cranes that could “climb” up the tower as it got taller — like a mechanical spider!
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It took workers three years to rebuild the Golden Pavilion in the 1950s, making sure every detail matched the original!
The Hollywood Sign has hiking trails (walking paths) nearby that offer great views for photographers (picture takers)!
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The Hagia Sophia in Istanbul was built in only 5 years, 10 months, and a few days — a super-fast build for such a giant, awesome building!