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Originally Posted by DNSB
The aluminum pyramid on the top of the Washington monument weighs about 2.83kg (100 ounces) and was displayed at Tiffany's before being placed at the top of the structure.
The trivia you remember from high school...
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They used to let you walk up and down the stairs if you did not want to ride the elevator. Now days you can only use the elevator. Some of the stones were presented by states and groups that were carved out. The State of Oregon donated a stone that was carved out and the scene depicted was a family on the Oregon Trail. it was complete with the figures and a Conestoga Wagon being pulled by Oxen. Unfortunately people had broken off the heads to take as souvenirs. And people wonder why they do not let you use the stairs any more.
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