What if the Great Pyramid were in Poteau?

The Great Pyramid was 480.9 feet tall when it was finished and was the tallest building on earth for thousands of years. It is regarded as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.

By comparison, Cavanal Hill near Poteau is said to be 1999 feet above surrounding terrain - the highest 'hill' in the world. Put the Great Pyramid in Poteau, away from the flat surroundings of the desert, and suddenly it's no big deal.

Everyone's heard of the Great Pyramid, but Cavanal Hill is mostly unknown outside of Oklahoma and western Arkansas. I didn't even know it had a name until just now - I always called it 'the big hill in Poteau.'

The difference between them, of course, is that the Great Pyramid was built by human beings, while Cavanal Hill is a product of nature. We give the Great Pyramid 'extra credit' for being man-made.

Nature's hiccups produce more impressive results than man's most monumental works, yet we take them for granted while glorifying our own relatively minor accomplishments.

What have we done that's so special?