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15 Facts About America's Military Headquarters, Ranked
From roller-skating couriers to secret shields, inside the Pentagon.
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From Roller Skating Couriers To Secret Shields, Inside The Pentagon. 
15. It Has Its Own Neighborhood Infrastructure 
14. A Lap Around The Exterior Is Nearly A Mile 
13. Messengers Used To Rely On Roller Skates - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
12. The Construction Timeline Was Blindingly Fast 
11. The Capitol Building Fits Inside One Section 
10. Built Short To Preserve Washington's View 
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8. Built Using Sand From The Potomac River 
7. It Originally Lacked Passenger Elevators 
6. The 5-Sided Shape Was An Accident Of Geometry 
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4. A 7-Minute Walk Connects Any Two Points 
3. The Courtyard Was Nicknamed Ground Zero 
2. A Double Significance For September 11th 
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Built in just 16 months during World War II, the Pentagon is far more than a five-sided office building. From dredged Potomac River sand and miles of concrete ramps to Cold War targets and invisible signal shields, here are 15 ranked facts about America's military headquarters.
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