The Bean: More Than Just a Pretty Face
Okay, so you've seen the pictures, right? That shiny, curvy thing in Chicago that everyone's obsessed with taking selfies in front of. It's called "Cloud Gate," but let's be real, everyone knows it as The Bean. And while it's undeniably gorgeous, you've probably wondered at least once, "How much does that dang thing weigh?"
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The Bean: A Weighty Matter
Well, my curious friend, I'm here to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Drumroll, please... The Bean weighs a whopping 110 tons. That's like trying to balance 220,000 pounds of jelly beans on your head. Or, to put it another way, it's about the same weight as a Boeing 757 airplane. Yep, you read that right. So next time you're standing underneath it, marveling at your distorted reflection, remember: you're basically standing under a flying metal jellybean.
How Did They Even Build That Thing?
I know what you're thinking. How did they even get a 110-ton bean into the middle of a city? Did they grow it there from a giant beanstalk? Nope. It was actually constructed on-site from 168 stainless steel plates. Imagine building a giant metal puzzle and then polishing it until it's so shiny you can see your entire life flash before your eyes. That's dedication, people.
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The Bean: A Cleaning Conundrum
You might be wondering how they keep that thing looking so pristine. Well, it's not easy being a giant, shiny bean in the middle of a city. The Bean gets a power wash every day and a deep clean twice a year. So, the next time you're snapping a pic, spare a thought for the poor soul whose job it is to clean up after millions of people touching a giant metal sculpture.
How to... Bean-Related FAQs
- How to take the perfect Bean selfie: Find a good angle, avoid crowds, and embrace your inner reflection.
- How to appreciate The Bean's artistry: Look beyond the selfies and consider the sculpture's design, materials, and impact on the city.
- How to avoid getting lost in The Bean's reflection: Take a step back and ground yourself. Remember, there's a whole world out there beyond your shiny doppelganger.
- How to impress your friends with Bean trivia: Drop some knowledge about its weight, construction, and cleaning routine.
- How to plan a Bean-centric Chicago trip: Combine your visit with other Millennium Park attractions and explore the rest of the Windy City.
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