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The Eiffel Tower can be fifteen centimeters taller during the summer due to thermal expansion of the iron.

Why it is true

Summer heat causes the iron in the structure to expand, increasing the total height of the monument, while in winter the metal contracts and the tower shrinks slightly.

Source: Engineering

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