How Does the Hollywood Sign Work?

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Technology, Natural Sciences, Science

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🗓️ 28 June 2023

⏱️ 9 minutes

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The famous Hollywood sign that overlooks Los Angeles is turning 100 this year -- but its longevity wasn't always assured. Learn its history in this episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://history.howstuffworks.com/american-history/hollywood-sign-birthday.htm

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