Which iconic landmark was once owned by a private citizen?
Stonehenge
Big Ben
Liberty Bell
Leaning Tower of Pisa
Fact: Most people think of Stonehenge as an ancient monument forever under government protection, but for much of its history it was actually privately owned. In 1915, the prehistoric stone circle was put up for public auction and purchased by barrister Cecil Chubb for just £6,600. According to popular accounts, he bought it on a whim as a gift for his wife—though she was reportedly less than thrilled with the present. Chubb held on to Stonehenge for only a few years before donating it to the British government in 1918, under the condition that the public would always have reasonable access.
Correct Answer: Stonehenge