Big Ben's Chimes Silenced Twice in One Week Due to Technical Issues
The Big Ben clock in London's Elizabeth Tower failed to chime for the second time in a week, with all hands freezing for roughly half an hour. The clock was recently restored after a five-year and roughly $99.5 million project. The issue was resolved by adding extra lubricant to the mechanisms and more weight to the section that pushes the hands for additional power.