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Washington Monument Shorter By 10 Inches After 130 Years; Did the Obelisk Shrink?

More than 130 years since it was first measured, the Washington Monument has lost nearly 10 inches in height when measured recently by government surveyors, officials said. Did the obelisk shrink over the years?

Washington Monument in Baltimore, MD

100 Year Old-Time Capsule Inside Baltimore's Washington Monument won't be Opened

Officials have found a 100 year-old time capsule during repairs by accident.

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