Is Big Ben the name of the clock tower in London?
Big Ben is actually the nickname of the giant bell inside London's famous clock tower. The tower itself was renamed Elizabeth Tower in 2012 for Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee.
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- How was the Golden Buddha discovered?
“Bangkok's Golden Buddha at Wat Traimit, made of about 5.5 tons of solid gold, was discovered in 1955 when its plaster covering cracked.”
Reference: Tourism Authority of Thailand
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Which city has the longest name in the world?
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What is the Emerald Buddha made of?
The Emerald Buddha at Bangkok's Grand Palace is actually carved from jade.