13 Now-You-Know Facts About The Statue Of Liberty They Didn’t Teach You In History Class

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13 Now-You-Know Facts About The Statue Of Liberty They Didn’t Teach You In History Class

If Thomas Edison had gotten his way, the Statue of Liberty would also have been a massive boombox. Here’s the full story, plus 12 others:

The spikes on the Statue of Liberty's crown don't represent the seven seas. Or the seven continents, for that matter - they're just sun rays, and the circle represents a halo, which indicates she's divine. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Source: NPR

The Statue of Liberty sways a little during a strong wind 0 up to 3 inches. That happens in 50 mph winds, and the torch alone swings up to 6 inches. But considering the statue is over 151 feet high, that's imperceptible from the ground. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM

Source: NPS

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