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Thursday, April 02, 2009

Random Homeschool Trivia


This statue of William Penn is 37 feet (11- meter) tall and overlooks downtown Philadelphia. It is the tallest statue on any building in the world. Interested in more trivia?
  • Weighs 27 tons
  • Was set on the tower November 28, 1894
  • One hair strand is 4 ft long
  • foot length - 5 ft (now that's big)

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5 comments:

  1. Anonymous4/03/2009 1:50 AM

    Here is some more trivia for you. For many years buildings were not allowed to be any higher than William Penn. They have done away w/ that rule and the Philadelphia skyline continues to grow.
    When the Phillies play they put a HUGE Phillies hat on him. I think they do it for the others sports team but I am not sure. lol

    Laura J.
    who used to be able to see the Philly skyline from her old house.

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  2. DeEtta @ Courageous Joy4/03/2009 3:38 AM

    Thanks Laura....how fun.

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  3. Herding Grasshoppers4/03/2009 8:47 AM

    Not as impressive, but check out this statue of Lenin

    Julie

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  4. Anonymous4/06/2009 9:34 AM

    Cy and I saw this!

    Bre g

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  5. DeEtta @ Courageous Joy4/07/2009 6:08 AM

    LOL Show off, Bre.

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