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iconic symbols
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Why the Statue of Liberty Green: The Science, History, and Symbolism Behind Its Iconic Hue
When Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi’s copper statue was unveiled in 1886, it gleamed like a freshly minted penny, its surface smooth and bronze-colored. But within...
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The Statue of Liberty’s Green Mystery: When Did It Turn Green?
The green hue isn’t just aesthetic; it’s a protective layer. Copper oxidizes when exposed to oxygen, moisture, and carbon dioxide, forming a thin, stable...
