A man lived there secretly? Stunning facts about the Pentagon

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Jun 25, 2026

Culture·6 min read

A man lived there secretly? Stunning facts about the Pentagon Discover   Did you know that construction on the Pentagon building began on September 11, 1941, exactly 60 years before it was attacked? The home of the US Department of War (formerly called the Department of Defense) has stood for more than 80 years. Although its iconic shape is itself intriguing, it hides deeper secrets that many Americans have never heard. Did you know it feeds 26,000 people a day—at a McDonald's, a Five Guys, a Taco Bell, and over 30 other restaurants? Or that a man secretly lived inside its walls for years? Let’s dive into the Pentagon building’s secrets. Read full article

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