Video - Lady Liberty's Secret: From Egyptian Desert to NYC Icon!

Did you know that the Statue of Liberty might not have been intended for the U.S. at all? Some historians believe that the iconic statue was originally designed for the Suez Canal in Egypt. Picture Lady Liberty standing in the desert instead of New York Harbor! Sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi initially proposed a colossal statue titled "Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia" to the Egyptian government. When the idea was scrapped due to financial issues, Bartholdi repurposed the design. Talk about recycling! And here's another twist: the statue's face is said to be modeled after Bartholdi's own mother. So, next time you look at Lady Liberty, you might just be seeing a mother's loving gaze. Crazy, right? But wait, there's more! The statue was almost bronze instead of green. The copper oxidized over time, giving it that iconic hue. Imagine how different it would look! What do you think of this fascinating piece of history? Drop your thoughts in the comments!