How was the Eiffel Tower built?
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How was the Eiffel Tower built?
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It was called a "useless and monstrous" black smokestack by the artists of Paris, a temporary eyesore that was destined for the scrap heap. So how did the Eiffel Tower overcome the controversy and a 20-year demolition order to become the most recognized icon in the world? This week on "How Does That Work?", we uncover the incredible story of its construction and survival. Join us as we explore Gustave Eiffel’s high-stakes financial gamble, the groundbreaking science behind its wind-proof design, the fearless "sky-walkers" who riveted it together, and the secret weapon that saved it from destruction: radio. From its private apartment at the top to the thousands of gaslights that first set it ablaze, this is the complete story of how the iron lady was born.