Why is the Eiffel Tower so amazing?  What is it's purpose?
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It's impressive and unique. It really serves no purpose other than making people happy - nothing wrong with that.Some facts:\n\nThe Eiffel Tower was built for the International Exhibition of Paris of 1889 commemorating the centenary of the French Revolution. The Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII of England, opened the tower. Of the 700 proposals submitted in a design competition, Gustave Eiffel's was unanimously chosen. However it was not accepted by all at first, and a petition of 300 names - including those of Maupassant, Emile Zola, Charles Garnier (architect of the Opéra Garnier), and Dumas the Younger - protested its construction.\n\nAt 300 meters (320.75 m including antenna), and 7,000 tons, it was the world's tallest building until 1930. Other statistics include:\n\n 2.5 million rivets \n\n 300 steel workers, and 2 years (1887-1889) to construct it. \n\n Sway of at most 12 cm in high winds. \n\n Height varies up to 15 cm depending on temperature. \n\n 15,000 iron pieces (excluding rivets). 40 tons of paint. 1652 steps to the top. \n\nThe tower was almost torn down in 1909, but was saved because of its antenna - used for telegraphy at that time. Beginning in 1910 it became part of the International Time Service. French radio (since 1918), and French television (since 1957) have also made use of its stature.
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its about a group of passengers who were trapped in an island where they are unsafe... we still don't know what's the real reason behind them being there... its still the big mystery. but it seems they all have a purpose for being there... each has a business they need to resolve and think about while on the island. we don't know who planned this, who sent them, who set them up... we still have to find that out.Ü\nabout that thing in the forest, i believe its not real... its only part of the "experiment" of that island.
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It's in the human spirit, which doesn't occupy an organ.\nIt doesn't have a distinct locale.\nThat's what makes it elusive and mysterious and fascinating.
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Curiosity and wonder\nCuriosity serves us by keeping us learning and growing.\nWonder serves us by keeping our hearts alight. When you look at something beautiful, allow yourself to feel awe. Just like a child seeing it for the first time.
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I don't know, but it is one of the most beautiful places on earth.  I would move there in an instant if I could.
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I believe it might have been Gustave Eiffel.  He's most famous for the Eiffel Tower, but he used steel frames in buildings before that.  It's interesting that he sometimes put the steel frame on the outside of the structure, rather than the inside.  A good example of this is the Nestlé chocolate factory in Noisiel, France
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i have no idea, it is pretty amazing. but so many other things in life are amazing too, like the invention of the telephone, t.v., electricity, cars, planes. i sure am glad there were some smart people in this world, cause if it were left up to people like me, we would still be living in the dark ages!
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If you go to Paris you can see the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, Notre Dame, The Sacre Coeur, The Opera House and many more museums.
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I look at it the way a diamond crystallizes under very high pressure. That is the real world example we have to learn from like the inspiring story of "It's a Wonderful Life." The diamond earns its brilliance, dazzling, purity and strength from the transformation of the endurance and becoming something that gives us "awe" and "inspiration". I think that is why an angel must earn its wings.
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How did you acquire this object.  I think it is quite amusing, so go for it, at least its being of use and a bit of fun.  You won't get sent to the Tower don't worry!!
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No, I think it's beautiful!\n\nBut, I hate to see ppl in public go @ it for long periods of time, I mean damn!
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To look like it is flying.
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As in all art, it's someone's subjective idea of how something is. I was in Paris recently and did see many baguettes and bikes, especially with motors, but not a beret in sight! My impression of the Parisians- intelligent, sophisticated, friendly, classy. No ear splitting music, loud cell phone conversations, jeans and sneakers on anyone over 20. They dress well, behave well, take the time to enjoy life. They don't run themselves ragged to do more business, make more money, appease the stockholders. Their tax rate is high- they are willing to pay more than lip service to care for all their citizens. Gas is expensive, traffic is bad and space is scarce, so even new cars are small and efficient, they are for transportation, not status symbols- not a Hummer anywhere. And the public transportation is outstanding! Very wise in my opinion.  Maybe you're watching old movies: there would of course be old cars, n'est-ce pas? We're not all cowboys and remember, only half supported King George!
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A group of buildings.\nNot simple, but complex.\nDifficult because of many variables.\n\nSomething like that.... Good Luck!\n\nSue
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Yes. I certainly would because it is an engineering wonder. So are the arches in St. Louis, the Space Needle in Seattle, etc.
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LoL\nI just asked this question, but haven't received a good answer yet.\n\nI don't see what's so great about it either.
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The eifel tower is 320.75 m and the space needle is only 184m.\n\nSo the eifel tower is taller