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00:00 Why is the Statue of Liberty green?
00:03 Originally, the Statue of Liberty was far from being green.
00:06 Indeed, it was made of copper, so its natural color was rather reddish brown.
00:12 It was even given to the Americans in its original color.
00:16 But over the years, copper oxidized and in 30 years,
00:19 the Statue of Liberty became green, the color we know it today.
00:23 It is a natural phenomenon that copper undergoes.
00:26 Today, the statue even has a natural patina that protects it against new corrosion.
00:32 Only the torch is regularly maintained and its flame is covered with 24-karat gold leaf.
00:38 (upbeat music)