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The Mysterious Illness That Befell Eiffel Tower Construction Workers

Season 51 Episode 3

Building the massive Eiffel tower on the bank of the Seine River posed more than one challenge.

In 1887, the men working on the Eiffel Tower reported bleeding, difficulty breathing, and partial paralysis after being in pressurized air chambers. Today, we know this illness as the bends.

AIR DATE 2/14/24

Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

Why is the Eiffel Tower Shaped Like That?

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5 things to know about the Eiffel Tower

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The Mysterious Illness That Befell Eiffel Tower Construction Workers

The Mysterious Illness That Befell Eiffel Tower Construction Workers

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