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The statue of Helios known as the "Colossus of Rhodes" was erected in the city of Rhodes, Greece in 280 BCE. It snapped at the knees and fell during an earthquake in 226 BCE.

It was ordered to be rebuilt, but workers refused to follow through with the project in fear that it would anger Helios.

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