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July 19

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History

The Great Wall of China

The Great Wall spans over 13,000 miles and was built over nearly 2,000 years. Contrary to popular belief, it's not visible from space with the naked eye. The wall employed millions of workers, and many died during construction. It was meant to defend against nomadic invasions but had mixed success.

💡 Did you know?

Sticky rice was used in the mortar to hold some sections together!

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