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Old Jun 11th 2008, 10:35 am
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Default Re: Burj Dubai facing 9-month delay
Originally Posted by W10
Isn't this one of the many Qur'anic indicators for the start of the end of the world?
Ah, so they're doing it to hasten Armageddon.

It will probably be delayed due to labour and material shortages.
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Ah, so they're doing it to hasten Armageddon.

It will probably be delayed due to labour and material shortages.
What? The conglomeration of crystal phallices or the End Of Days???
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Old Jun 11th 2008, 4:33 pm
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What? The conglomeration of crystal phallices or the End Of Days???
Crystal Phallus???

Wish I'd thought of that one.....
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Originally Posted by shakh your bootie
Crystal Phallus???

Wish I'd thought of that one.....
Wish I could claim it but I have heard it used to describe the 'Gherkin' in London....
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Originally Posted by ScotsExpat
Wish I could claim it but I have heard it used to describe the 'Gherkin' in London....
ohh, you're too honest for your own good...we were about to be really impressed there too...

MM, xx
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Latest bidder in the tower wars - Mile High Tower, Saudi....

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-en...ll-849088.html

Twice as tall as the Burj.....

Why?????
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Old Jun 18th 2008, 11:53 am
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Twice as tall as the Burj.....

Why?????
So that when the oil finally runs out, they can get a nice view before throwing themselves off.
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...this is a great thread
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