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The curious history behind the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

The shape of an arch may be commonplace, but where did it come from?

American mathematician Robert Osserman narrates an animated journey through the history and creation of the St. Louis Gateway Arch, the tallest manmade monument in the United States.

How The Arch Got Its Shape

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The curious history behind the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

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