May 19, 2025
Built on the banks of Lake Erie to commemorate the end of the War of 1812, Perry’s Victory and International Peace Memorial is the world’s largest doric column. At 352 feet high, it is taller than the Statue of Liberty.
ONE GOOD LINK
BRITANNICA.COM
9 Memorials and Monuments in the United States
A very brief history of the United States, in nine parts.
Get One Good Fact delivered to your inbox every day.
-
May 18
What routine medical procedure has put the vice president in charge several times? -
May 17
How much money do astronauts earn while stuck in space? -
May 16
How many times does an average person swallow each day? -
May 15
How do cans of diet and regular soda react differently in water? -
May 14
Which mountain is the most climbed? -
May 13
How are porcupines used to decorate clothing? -
May 12
What monthly occurrence is always a holiday in Sri Lanka? -
May 11
How frequently is a baby born in the U.S.? -
May 10
Why are KitKats considered good luck in Japan? -
May 09
What was the inventor of Frisbee golf’s final request?