How accurately is the Great Pyramid aligned?
The Great Pyramid's sides are aligned almost exactly with true north, south, east, and west, a stunning feat of precision for ancient engineers.
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- Did the Three Gorges Dam slow Earth's rotation?
“NASA calculated that the water held by the Three Gorges Dam lengthened Earth's day by about 0.06 microseconds.”
Reference: NASA
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