Ripley's Believe It or Not by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! for December 27, 2016
Transcript:
Twice a year, the Atlantic tides meet at the mouth of the Amazon River in Brazil, creating the longest wave on earth- up to 186 miles. The Eiffel tower gets a new coat of paint every seven years, requiring 25 painters, 15 months and 60 tons of paint in three different shades of brown! British artists Bompas & Parr paid tribute to Roald Dahl by brewing batches of beer using yeast from a chair the author sat in!
Templo S.U.D. almost 8 years ago
As much as I like Dahl’s “Chocolate Factory” and “Giant Peach” stories, I would never drink a beverage like that just described.
Computerman4 almost 8 years ago
At what point will those extra 60 tons every 7 years begin to effect the stability of the Eiffel Tower. It’s about 130 years old so that amounts to about 1,080 tons of extra weight since it was built.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member almost 8 years ago
A batch of butt beer! – I’ll pass.
stealth694 almost 8 years ago
The Golden Gate Bridge is under constant repainting.
linsonl almost 8 years ago
A tour guide once told me that any piece of the tower can be removed and replaced without danger of weakening the tower/