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Visit Seattle's Space Needle on Its 50th Anniversary

Description:Built for the 1962 World's Fair, the Space Needle tower in Seattle, Washington, celebrates its 50th anniversary. This iconic structure is an engineering marvel and is one of the safest places in the world during extreme weather or ground conditions. It is built to withstand major winds and earthquakes, as well as hurricanes and lightning storms. (1:51)

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