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The American Who Bought the Wrong London Bridge

He shipped a bridge across the ocean, and a legend says he bought the wrong one. 🌉 #history #mystery #wtf #Shorts

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In 1968, an American oil tycoon writes a check for over two million dollars.

He is buying London Bridge itself, stone by ancient stone.

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About this reel

This video explores how in 1968, an enigmatic American businessman, Robert McCulloch, acquired London Bridge for over two million dollars and transported each numbered stone across the ocean to Arizona. The tale of a supposed mix-up with Tower Bridge is examined, alongside the enduring curiosity it generates around this unique historical landmark. Ideal for history enthusiasts or anyone intrigued by unusual tales of relocation.

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