Construction Facts

There are more than 10 million bricks in the Empire State Building!

In Iceland, construction projects have been delayed or rerouted to avoid disturbing rocks believed to be inhabited by "hidden people" (Huldufólk). In 2013, a major highway project was halted after activists argued it would destroy an "elf church" — a large rock formation. The road was rerouted. Surveys show over 50% of Icelanders say they won't deny the existence of elves.