On this day in 1889 the Eiffel Tower was officially opened.

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  1. And it was meant to temporary.

    Although technically all buildings are temporary in the grand scheme of things…. Unless you’re ancient Egyptian. Smug gits.

  2. Initially controversial and viewed with skepticism, now iconic. The most visited monument with an entrance fee in the world.

  3. And as you can see from this recreation, the first thing it did upon awakening was obliterate most of the surrounding buildings with its iconic laser beam.

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