... that the original configuration of the Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge in Washington, D.C., used operational water mains as its principal load-bearing arches?
... that the waterfall Hällingsåfallet discharges into the longest canyon in Sweden?
... that Andy Hill's bestseller was inspired by his career as a television executive, which drew upon his experience playing basketball for John Wooden?
... that a launching point for "the world's first practical guided missile" was installed at Cliffe Fort in the late 19th century?
The Great Hall in Parliament House, Canberra, which is accessible through the public entrance to Parliament. This hall is used for state functions, though it is also rented out to the public for such events as weddings and graduations. The tapestry at the rear of the room is an enlarged version of an Arthur Boyd painting, the original of which is found elsewhere in the building. At 20 by 9 metres (66 ft × 30 ft), the tapestry is one of the largest in the world.
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