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How Tower Cranes Work

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Tower cranes rise 150 feet in the air and lift up to 19 tons. Plus, they actually build themselves! They're simply amazing. Learn how these structures accomplish such feats.

Will the Jeddah Tower, World's Tallest Building, Ever Be Finished?

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It's been some 15 years in the making and is still under construction. What's the real story behind the Jeddah Tower's delay?

Why don't water towers freeze solid in the winter?

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Does a water tower freeze in the winter? Learn about water towers in this article.

How Towers of Hanoi Works

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Towers of Hanoi is made up of posts and discs that form a pyramid. Learn about the difficult puzzle game Towers of Hanoi.

Shhh! Don't Tell. There's a Secret Apartment Atop the Eiffel Tower

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The Eiffel Tower in Paris is topped by a secret apartment. HowStuffWorks takes a ride to the top.

The Tower: The Most Intimidating Tarot Card

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The Tower card is one that people are afraid to draw. But what if the seemingly ominous tarot card is just misunderstood?

The Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' Quiz

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Think you know all there is to know about "The Dark Tower?" Put that knowledge to the test with this quiz.

Maybe You Can Be Too Thin? Meet the World's Skinniest Skyscraper

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Standing 1,428 feet tall and just 60 feet wide, Steinway Tower in New York City has earned the nickname, "The Coffee Stirrer."

How the NASDAQ Times Square Display Works

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The NASDAQ Times Square display is notable because it is the largest continuous sign in Times Square. Read about the NASDAQ Times Square display.

When Was the Eiffel Tower Built? Eiffel Tower History and Future

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At 984 feet tall, Paris' landmark Eiffel Tower is no picnic to maintain, so how is it done and who is responsible for keeping it standing and painted?

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