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The Atomium
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•February 29, 2020
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Brussels' landmark was created for the 1958 World Exhibition.
An elementary cell of an iron crystal structure was enlarged 165 billion times.
It was a symbol of the peaceful use of nuclear energy and of the optimistic spirit of a time in which faith in scientific and technological progress was great.
•March 30, 2019
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The landmark of Brussels was created in 1958 for the world exhibition.
An elementary cell with an iron crystal structure was enlarged 165 billion times.
It was a symbol for the peaceful use of nuclear energy and for the optimistic spirit of a time when belief in scientific and technical progress was great.
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