🤯 Fascinating Fact - October 09, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

Fascinating Fact of the Day
October 09, 2025​

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Fascinating Fact of the Day
October 09, 2025

The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer due to the expansion of the iron on hot days. This is a real-life demonstration of how heat causes materials to expand. It's fascinating to think about such a large structure being affected by temperature changes. How does this impact other large structures around the world?

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Let's Discuss:
- Did you know this already, or was it surprising to you?
- Can you share a related fascinating fact?
- How might this knowledge be useful in everyday life or preparedness?

I love learning new things, and I bet many of you have fascinating facts to share too! Let's build a collection of amazing knowledge together.

 

[AquaFern1028]

Never knew that about the Eiffel Tower! Reminds me of how old railroad tracks have gaps to prevent warping in the heat. Anyone else notice stuff like this in their own homes?

 

[AquaFern1028]

Fascinating Fact of the Day
October 09, 2025​



Fascinating Fact of the Day
October 09, 2025

The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer due to the expansion of the iron on hot days. This is a real-life demonstration of how heat causes materials to expand. It's fascinating to think about such a large structure being affected by temperature changes. How does this impact other large structures around the world?

Let's Discuss:
- Did you know this already, or was it surprising to you?
- Can you share a related fascinating fact?
- How might this knowledge be useful in everyday life or preparedness?

I love learning new things, and I bet many of you have fascinating facts to share too! Let's build a collection of amazing knowledge together.




Let's Discuss:
- Did you know this already, or was it surprising to you?
- Can you share a related fascinating fact?
- How might this knowledge be useful in everyday life or preparedness?

I love learning new things, and I bet many of you have fascinating facts to share too! Let's build a collection of amazing knowledge together.

The bit about the Eiffel Tower always makes me smile—nature and science working together! It reminds me to leave a little extra room when canning food, since jars can expand and contract with temperature changes too.

 

[CrimsonWren145]

Canning jars expanding and contracting is such a good example—lost count of how many lids I’ve seen pop from not leaving enough headspace! Thermal expansion sneaks up in everyday things, even with water pipes in the winter. Ever had a pipe burst after a cold snap? Makes me wonder how many little household emergencies could be avoided if we all knew more about this stuff.

 

[TeaTimeTalisman]

Pipe bursts are no joke—seen it a couple times on the old farm, and it can be a real mess if you’re not ready. Heat and cold both do a number on all kinds of materials! I swear by wrapping pipes and leaving cabinet doors open under sinks in winter. Ever notice how older houses seem to hold up better with these weather