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In 1925, The con artist Victor Lustig 'sold' the tower to two different people on separate occasions. He told them that the costs for upkeep on the Eiffel Tower were so huge that the city could not afford it any longer, and secretly wanted to sell it for scrap metal.
As the Eiffel Tower was originally supposed to be temporary, and there was difficulty in maintaining it in 1925, both of his customers believed him.
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When did Graham Greene write The Man Who Stole the Eiffel Tower?
Graham Greene wrote "The Man Who Stole the Eiffel Tower" in 1966.
What happened to the Eiffel Tower in 1909?
It was nearly demolished, but saved for use as a telecommunications tower
What happened to the Eiffel tower in world war 1?
Nothing
What is the most important thing that has happened to the Eiffel tower?
it was gonna be destroyed
What is the name of the famous tower in paris?
The famous tower in Paris is called the Eiffel Tower, or in French, la Tour Eiffel.
What happened to the Eiffel tower when two men parachuting of it?
Nothing, it is still standing!
Is the Eiffel Tower floating?
no the Eiffel Tower is on the ground
Did gustave Eiffel have an apartment in the Eiffel tower?
yes gustave Eiffel had his apartment on the top of the Eiffel tower.
What is 'Eiffel Tower' in French?
The Eiffel Tower, opened in 1889, was built by engineer Gustave Eiffel.
Do people call the Eiffel tower the great tower?
No, they call it the Eiffel Tower.
Who opened Eiffel Tower?
The Eiffel Tower was named after its designer Gustave Eiffel, an engineer.
Is the Eiffel Tower natural?
No. The Eiffel Tower was constructed in the late 1800s by Gustave Eiffel.
