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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“In 1884, P.T. Barnum led 21 elephants across the Brooklyn Bridge to prove it was safe.”
Reference: Smithsonian Magazine
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