The sun shining behind the peak of the Eiffel Tower, seen from l’Esplanade des Invalides. Slated for destruction in 1909, the tower owes its survival

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The sun shining behind the peak of the Eiffel Tower, seen from l’Esplanade des Invalides. Slated for destruction in 1909, the tower owes its survival to its height, proving useful in radio transmissions and various scientific experiments.

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Photo credit: © David Henry / Alamy / Afripics
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