Did you know that the Eiffel Tower changes height depending on the season? In the summer, it can grow over 6 inches (15 cm) taller due to heat expansion! 😲
Why Does the Eiffel Tower Grow?
The Eiffel Tower is made of iron, and like all metals, it expands when heated and contracts when cooled.
☀️ In summer: The iron expands, making the tower grow taller.
❄️ In winter: The iron contracts, making the tower shrink slightly.
This effect, called thermal expansion, happens to many large metal structures, including bridges, train tracks, and even skyscrapers!
Other Mind-Blowing Eiffel Tower Facts
🗼 It was meant to be temporary! The tower was originally built for the 1889 World’s Fair and was supposed to be taken down after 20 years.
📡 It saved itself with radio! In 1903, the Eiffel Tower became a radio transmission tower, proving so useful that it was never dismantled.
👣 It takes 1,665 steps to climb! But don’t worry—most visitors take the elevator. 😆
Final Fun Fact: The Eiffel Tower Can Lean!
If one side of the tower heats up more than the other, it can tilt slightly to one side! This is because the metal expands unevenly. But don’t worry—it always returns to normal as temperatures change.
Surprised? 🤯
Tag a friend who loves Paris and let them know that the Eiffel Tower actually grows and shrinks!
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