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WTF Fun Fact – Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia

February 8, 2020 by WTF

The Statue Of Liberty’s original concept was titled “Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia” depicting a Muslim peasant woman (fellah) guarding the Suez Canal. A 180 ft tall lighthouse was built instead. – WTF Fun Facts

Source:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/statue-liberty-was-originally-muslim-woman-180957377/

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