The Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited landmarks ... “He invited a lot of scientists to come to the tower and use it as a laboratory because of its specific stature 300 meters above ground.

Located on the third level of the tower, 1,000 feet in the air, Eiffel’s cozy apartment was built with rustic wooden furniture, a grand piano, and all the cutting-edge lab equipment of the day.

Not many know but the Eiffel Tower was practically a science lab. You will see 72 names of French scientists and engineers, working throughout the 19th century, engraved at the base.

The Eiffel Tower doubled as a scientific laboratory. Eiffel, an avid scientist, housed a meteorology lab on the tower's third floor. He was known to perform studies in physics and aerodynamics ...

The Eiffel Tower can indeed grow and contract in the summer and winter, respectively. However, the growth is only a few millimeters — not up to 6 inches, as many social media posts claim.

I recently spent a day visiting the Eiffel Tower and the surrounding neighborhood in Paris. While I expected to be blown away by the scenery, I felt the iconic landmark was crowded and less ...