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Question 1

Made of copper that turned green over time, what gift from France stands in New York Harbor?

Lady Liberty's torch was originally intended to be a lighthouse, but the light was too dim to be useful for navigation.

Question 2

Carved into the hills of South Dakota, what colossal monument features the faces of 4 U.S. presidents?

This Art Deco statue is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone, which was chosen for its durability and resistance to harsh weather.

Question 3

Featuring a human head and a lion body, what ancient Egyptian monument guards the Giza plateau?

The Great Sphinx's nose is missing not because of Napoleon's cannons, but likely due to erosion or deliberate removal centuries earlier.

Question 4

Set on a mountain in Brazil, what Art Deco monument overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro?

For over a decade, this statue in China was the tallest in the world until the Statue of Unity was completed in 2018.

Question 5

Standing in India, what monument is currently the tallest statue in the world?

Standing at 182 meters, the Statue of Unity depicts Indian statesman Vallabhbhai Patel and is nearly twice the height of the Statue of Liberty.