A short history lesson of London Bridge (and why it's in Arizona)

By: Will Goodman
Topics: Viral Video

(CBS News) Did you know that the London Bridge used throughout most of the 19th and 20th century is not actually in London anymore? Would you believe me if I said that it was bought by an American businessman and shipped to - wait for it - Arizona? Well, it's true. And you'll learn more about that and other interesting tidbits in the quick history lesson of London Bridge above.

The fun education in all things London Bridge was provided by minutephysics, who have been featured here on The Feed many times in the past for their animated lessons in just about everything (not just physics). And if you'd like to keep getting your learn on and check out more from minutephysics, you can visit their YouTube page by clicking here.

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by MegaProcrastination August 10, 2012 1:16 PM EDT: I have a funny story to do with London Bridge. Years ago my parents took a vacation into Mexico with my two youngest sisters. On the way they stopped and saw London Bridge. The next school year one of my sister's teachers asked where London Bridge is and my sister said, "Arizona!" The teacher figuratively smacked her down for her wrong answer and my sister said, "No, it's in Arizona! I just saw it last summer!" and told her how it got there. The teacher still wouldn't believe her and my sister had to take a post card to school to show her.; Reply to this comment


by ky-man August 9, 2012 1:51 PM EDT: this London Bridge is a fascinating place to go. It has been a long time since took son there, but still remember the awesome sight and to realize how it came to be here in Arizona..; Reply to this comment