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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:amusement_park
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gptkbp:academic_programs
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structural engineering
largest wheel of its time
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gptkbp:attraction_type
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gptkb:Ferris_wheel
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gptkbp:audience
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widely popular
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gptkbp:built
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steel and glass
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gptkbp:can_be_found_in
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cities worldwide
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gptkbp:capacity
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varies
1,440
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gptkbp:challenges
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wind resistance
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gptkbp:closed
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October 1893
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gptkbp:closing_date
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May 1906
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gptkbp:completed
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1893
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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various locations
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gptkbp:construction_started
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two years
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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symbol of Chicago
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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iconic structure
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gptkbp:cultural_symbol
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American ingenuity
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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1894
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gptkbp:design
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circular
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gptkbp:design_feature
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rotating cabins
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gptkbp:design_influence
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later amusement park rides
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Jr.
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gptkbp:diameter
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varies
250 feet
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gptkbp:distance
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up to 40 miles
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gptkbp:engine_type
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gptkb:36
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gptkbp:events
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gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
attended by dignitaries
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gptkbp:exhibition
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celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery
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gptkbp:featured_in
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postcards and souvenirs
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gptkbp:features
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rotating cabins
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gptkbp:first_introduced
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1893
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gptkbp:funding
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private investors
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gptkbp:has_experience_in
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height and view
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gptkbp:has_variations
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different designs
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gptkbp:height
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varies
264 feet
tallest structure in the world at its debut
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gptkbp:historical_event
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gptkb:World's_Fair
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gptkbp:historical_impact
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inspired global Ferris wheel designs
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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first of its kind
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Ferris wheel
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gptkbp:influenced
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modern Ferris wheels
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:London_Eye
gptkb:European_observation_wheels
previous smaller Ferris wheels
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gptkbp:innovation
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use of cantilevered design
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gptkbp:inspiration
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gptkb:London_Eye
gptkb:Parisian_wheel
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gptkbp:inspired
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gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Alaska_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Calgary_Stampede
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Delaware_State_Fair
gptkb:Star_of_Nanchang
gptkb:The_Orlando_Eye
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Wisconsin_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Maine_State_Fair
gptkb:Singapore_Flyer
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Michigan_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Connecticut_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_New_York_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Texas_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Florida_State_Fair
gptkb:modern_observation_wheels
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Minnesota_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Hawaii_State_Fair
gptkb:The_London_Eye
gptkb:Giant_Wheel_in_Vienna
gptkb:High_Roller_in_Las_Vegas
gptkb:The_Big_One_in_Blackpool
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_Coney_Island
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_Navy_Pier
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Great_Escape
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Iowa_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Maryland_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_North_Carolina_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Ohio_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_PNE_Fair
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_Santa_Monica_Pier
gptkb:The_Ferris_Wheel_at_the_South_Carolina_State_Fair
gptkb:The_Melbourne_Star
gptkb:The_Observation_Wheel_in_Sydney
gptkb:The_Sky_View_Atlanta
gptkb:The_Wheel_at_ICON_Park
The Ferris Wheel at the New Hampshire State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the New Jersey State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the Massachusetts State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the Pennsylvania State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the Rhode Island State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the Vermont State Fair
The Ferris Wheel at the Virginia State Fair
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gptkbp:invention
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gptkb:George_Washington_Gale_Ferris_Jr.
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:tourist_attraction
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gptkbp:is_accessible_by
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people of all ages
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gptkbp:is_associated_with
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fun and entertainment
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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local events
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a landmark
a family-friendly activity
a romantic ride
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gptkbp:is_decorated_with
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holidays
lights
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gptkbp:is_featured_in
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films and media
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gptkbp:is_known_for
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panoramic views
slow rotation
nighttime illumination
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gptkbp:is_maintained_by
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engineering teams
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gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by
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gptkb:music
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gptkbp:is_often_associated_with
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celebrations
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gptkbp:is_often_featured_in
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travel guides
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gptkbp:is_often_seen_in
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food stalls
public parks
postcards
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:cultural_heritage
theme parks
carnivals
urban development projects
city skylines
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gptkbp:is_popular_in
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tourist attractions
featured in films and literature
amusement parks
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gptkbp:is_promoted_by
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tourism boards
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gptkbp:is_regulated_by
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gptkb:safety_standards
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gptkbp:is_subject_to
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weather conditions
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gptkbp:is_used_for
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sightseeing
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gptkbp:is_used_in
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promotional events
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspired similar structures worldwide
inspired future Ferris wheels
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Chicago
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gptkbp:maintenance
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regular inspections
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:steel
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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rotating cabins
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gptkbp:opened
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June 21, 1893
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gptkbp:opening_date
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June 21, 1893
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gptkbp:operated_by
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gptkb:Chicago_World's_Fair
gptkb:electricity
trained staff
amusement park companies
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gptkbp:operates_under
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gptkb:special_occasions
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gptkbp:operational_period
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3 months
1893-1906
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gptkbp:operational_since
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1893
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gptkbp:passenger_capacity
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gptkb:40
40 people
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gptkbp:photography
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tourists
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gptkbp:premiered_on
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1893
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gptkbp:price
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$380,000
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:Chicago's_Navy_Pier_Ferris_Wheel
gptkb:none
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gptkbp:revival
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gptkb:none
1904 in St. Louis
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gptkbp:safety_features
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brakes
safety harnesses
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gptkbp:significance
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first large-scale Ferris wheel
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:Chicago
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Ferris_wheel
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gptkbp:used_in
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gptkb:festivals
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gptkbp:view
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surrounding area
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gptkbp:visitors
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various regions
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gptkbp:weight
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over 1,000 tons
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:London_Eye
gptkb:1893_Exposition
gptkb:1893_World's_Columbian_Exposition
gptkb:1893_World's_Fair
gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago
gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago,_Illinois
gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago,_Illinois,_USA
gptkb:1893_World's_Fair_in_Chicago,_USA
gptkb:World's_Columbian_Exposition
gptkb:the_London_Eye
gptkb:The_London_Eye
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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