17 September 2009
Lucky dip
Previous • Next
September 2009
Q.Who gave the statue of liberty?
A.The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA by the French, in 1886, in recognition of the French-American alliance during the American revolution.
Q.Which hand holds the statue's torch?
A.The Statue of Liberty's right hand holds the torch. Her left hand holds a tablet. In a 50mph wind, the torch sways 5 inches from side to side.
Q.How tall is the Statue of Liberty
A.The Statue of Liberty is 93m tall and weighs 225 tons. The concrete foundation on which it stands weighs 27,000 tons. The head is 5.26m long.