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The Eiffel Tower can be fifteen centimeters taller during the summer.

Why it is true

This phenomenon is due to the thermal expansion of iron. When the temperature rises, the metal molecules agitate and take up more space, causing the entire structure to expand and slightly increase in height and width on hot days.

Source: Société d'Exploitation de la tour Eiffel

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