How much would you say this gigantic stone ball weighs? It looks heavy, doesn’t it? This is the WM-Brunnen, a fountain built to celebrate the 2006 FIFA World Cup. The fountain’s design is both simple and impressive: a massive stone sphere, symbolizing a football, floating effortlessly on a thin film of water. You might be surprised to learn that this “football” weighs over 11 tons! This remarkable feat of engineering is made possible by the precise calibration of the ball and its basin, carved from Tittlinger granite. This allows the ball, made of Impala, a beautiful black granite from South Africa, to glide effortlessly on a thin film of water. With just a gentle push, you can actually set this massive sphere in motion. The WM-Brunnen is more than just a fountain. It’s a symbol of precision, of the power of simple mechanics, and a reminder of the excitement of the 2006 World Cup.
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