The Leaning Tower's Surprising Survival

It’s been leaning for over 800 years… but it’s still standing. Main Story: When construction

started in 1173, the ground beneath the Tower of Pisa was way too soft — a mix of clay

and sand. By the time they reached the third floor, it started to tilt…

and builders panicked. So what did they do? They stopped building — for nearly 100

years! When construction finally continued, they tried to fix the tilt by building

the next floors taller on one side… which actually made it worse. But here’s the crazy

part: That soft soil that caused the tilt also saved it. When earthquakes

hit, the ground absorbed the shock — keeping the tower from toppling. Ending line: