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Height of Eiffel Tower changes

Fact - Height of Eiffel Tower changes since iron expands and contracts
Pic Credits: © 2012 Jeroen Bennink | [Explored] Eiffel Tower | CC BY-SA | Modified

The height of the Eiffel Tower changes with the seasons!

The Eiffel Tower is made entirely of wrought iron. Since metal contracts in cold conditions and expands with heat, the height of the tower changes by about 6 inches with the changes in temperature.

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