Twin Towers
The phrase Twin Towers has different connotations for readers in different parts of the globe.
Buildings
Three noted skyscraper complexes are referred to as the Twin Towers: Wembley Stadium in London, England was renowned for its Twin Towers, which stood at the stadium's entrance for 80 years before being demolished during redevelopment in February 2003. The Twin Towers Correctional Facility is the largest jail in the world, located in Los Angeles, California. The radio towers of the mediumwave transmitter of the foreign service of Radio Sweden are called Soelvesborg Twin Towers.
SportsThe Twin Towers was the widely-used nickname given - prior to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks - to the basketball players Tim Duncan and David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs, due to their great height (7'0"/2.13 m and 7'1"/2.16 m respectively.) After the attacks, the nickname dropped out of popular use.
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