14 March 10 Things You May Not Know About The Statue of Liberty March 14, 2017 By Editor For Fun statue of liberty 0 1. It was crowd-funded. The statue of liberty was very short on funds during much of its construction. A sculptor named Frederic Auguste Bartholdi was commissioned to design the statue in France. When it was sent to the United States, the pedestal it was supposed to rest on was not completed. The City of New York had not yet gathered funds to build it. Luckily, a newspaper entrepreneur, Joseph Pulitzer, created a paper campaign asking for small donations from the American public. Americans, including children who would donate their pennies of lunch money, were able to raise the $270,000 needed to complete the pedestal, and the statue was erected in 1886. 2. The statue arrived in America the color of a brand new penny. Through year of weathering, the statue has gained its iconic greenish-blue color. 3. The original statue was chained. When Bartholdi created the first models, the statue’s hands were holding broken chains to signify the end of slavery. American financiers were not too keen on the idea, so Bartholdi replaced the chains with a tablet. Bartholdi, however, left broken chains at the feet of Lady Liberty to remind us of the freedom from oppression and servitude. These chains are unseen by visitors as they sit atop the pedestal, however, they can be seen from an aerial view. 4. The statue’s full name is Liberty Enlightening the World 5. The statue’s appearance is based on Libertas, the Roman goddess of Freedom. 6. If the statue were to be fitted for a shoe, it would wear a size 879. 7. To reach the crown, visitors must climb 354 stairs. 8. The seven spikes on the crown represent the seven oceans and seven continents of the world, indicating a universal concept of liberty. 9. The statue is hit by an average of 600 bolts of lightning each year. 10 During high winds, the statue can sway 3 inches, and the torch can sway 5. Related Posts 5 Things to Know About Medigap Policies For example, as long as you pay your premium, an insurance company cannot cancel your Medigap policy no matter what health problems you may have. It is guaranteed renewable. Myths about Medicare Myths about Medicare range from Medicare bankruptcy, healthcare costs, your Medicare Open enrollment, and more. A Few Things Medicare Won't Cover, and How to Pay for Them Medicare does not cover for things like dental, glasses and hearing aids, and long term care. We detail each category and explain how to pay for them. A Few Myths about Medicare Supplement, or Medigap Myth: You can only switch plans during open enrollment. Fact:The truth is a Medicare Supplement beneficiary can change their coverage at any point throughout the year. There are certain periods, however, that allow you to avoid answering medical questions that could keep you from getting a Medigap plan. 19 Things to Try in Retirement! If you're looking for the first or next thing to try out in retirement, there's no end to the hobbies, activities, and adventures you can get into. Here are 19 to consider! Medicare Supplement Plans and You - Know Your Options If you return to Original Medicare during the Annual Election Period (October 15th – December 7th), you could be eligible for a Medicare Supplement plan. Know your options. Comments are closed.