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Sagrada Família Was Illegal
Gaudí's masterpiece operated without a building permit for over 130 years. It finally received a legal license in 2019 — and paid €36 million in back fees.
Barcelona
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Eiffel Tower Grows in Summer
The iron expands in heat, making the tower up to 15 centimeters taller on hot days. It also leans slightly away from the sun.
Paris
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Central Park Is 100% Fake
Not a single tree, rock, or lake is natural. 20,000 workers moved 3 million cubic yards of soil and planted 270,000 trees to create the illusion of nature.
New York
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Zero Fatal Accidents. Ever.
Since 1964, the Shinkansen has carried over 10 billion passengers with zero fatalities. Trains depart with an average delay of 54 seconds.
Tokyo
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€1.5M Thrown Into a Fountain
About €3,000 in coins are thrown into Rome's Trevi Fountain every day. The money goes to charity. Stealing coins is illegal.
Rome
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The Wall Fell by Accident
A spokesman hadn't read his brief and improvised "immediately, without delay" when asked about new travel rules. Hours later, the Cold War ended.
Berlin