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Big Ben

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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Big Ben

London, England- United Kingdom
Photo by Problemkind
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The Real Name is the Clock Tower

Big Ben is just a nickname
Photo by Jim Nix / Nomadic Pursuits
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First Chimed on May 31, 1859

It chimes every 15 minutes and can be heard from up to 5 miles away
Photo by Natesh Ramasamy
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The clock is adjusted with a penny.

If it's fast, they add a penny to the pendulum. If it's slow one is removed
Photo by www.thameralhassan.com Thamer Al-Hassan
5.

The original bell broke

the first day it was used! 
Photo by conorwithonen
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Each number is 2 feet tall!

The clock weighs 5 tons.
Photo by Ceshe
7.

Took 34 years to build

Started building in 1834.
Photo by ** Maurice **
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Many people visit this each year

Landmark of London
Photo by Andos_pics

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