Despite 17.5 miles of hallways, you can walk anywhere in this Virginia building within about 5 minutes, due to its concentric layout

Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Wednesday, November 29 2023!

Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: Unique Buildings

Today’s Final Jeopardy

Despite 17.5 miles of hallways, you can walk anywhere in this Virginia building within about 5 minutes, due to its concentric layout

Final Jeopardy Answer

The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Pentagon

Final Jeopardy Explanation

The building in Virginia known for its 17.5 miles of hallways and a design that allows one to walk anywhere within it in about five minutes due to its concentric layout is the Pentagon. Located in Arlington, Virginia, the Pentagon is the headquarters of the United States Department of Defense. Its unique and efficient design, with a series of rings and corridors, facilitates quick and easy movement throughout the massive building. This design not only maximizes space and efficiency but also allows for rapid transit between different parts of the building, a crucial feature for the operations of the Department of Defense. The Pentagon is one of the world’s largest office buildings and is a symbol of the U.S. military.

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