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Mar 18, 2011, 1:28 AM
KevinFromTexas
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Originally Posted by
arkhitektor
The National Cathedral wasn't finished until 1990.
Darth Vader was added during the 80's while the west tower was being built.
http://www.nationalcathedral.org/about/darthVader.shtml
I had no idea.
I've always liked the Mole Antonelliana in Torino. It was originally constructed as a synagogue. It's been used as a museum since 2000. It's also currently the tallest museum in the world.
Torino, Italy
Mole Antonelliana
(167 m) 548 feet
Built 1863 - 1889
http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/7830d/22926/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Torino-mole01.jpg
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