# Tell us an interesting random fact you stumbled across (Part 1)

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TIL I learned about the longest piano in the world, the Alexander Piano, 18 feet, 9 inches (5.715 meters), built by a young man in New Zealand starting when he was 16 and completed when he was 20.

[![](https://www.alexanderpiano.nz/images/466305/20180511_171954.jpg) ](https://www.alexanderpiano.nz/images/466305/20180511_171954.jpg)

You can watch some videos of it, played by professionals, at the official site. To get the best idea of its sound, especially the amazing bass, use headphones or a full stereo system.

> **[Alexander piano- the longest piano in the world](https://www.alexanderpiano.nz/page/the-alexander-piano)**
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> Discover the longest piano ever made by a 20 year old with limited help and experience. Built in Timaru, New Zealand

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