📜 The Harvard Bridge is known for a unique unit of measurement, the Smoot.🔍 In 1958, an MIT fraternity prank led to the bridge being measured in "smoots". Its span was calculated using Oliver Smoot's height, who was 5 feet 7 inches tall.# Why Go📏 See the bridge measured in human lengths🏛️ Experience a quirky MIT tradition🗺️ Discover a unit used by Google Maps📚 Learn about an unusual historical prank🚶 Walk across a historic bridge🌉 Enjoy panoramic views of the Charles River💡 Learn about local MIT and Houdini history# Why Avoid💨 Can be extremely windy, especially in winter🤷 May not be a standalone destination for all# Tips🗣️ Locals often call it "the Mass Ave bridge"🏃 Popular for "bridge circuits" for runners🎨 Smoot markings are repainted biannually by Lambda Chi Alpha pledges📍 Part of Massachusetts Avenue (Route 2A)👟 Connects MIT and Boston University areas