building

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Shanghai: skyline

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Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest building, standing in its full glory in Dubai, UAE.

Turning cities into raw material depots for recycling

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Florence Baptistery of Saint John, Italy

9 Historic Buildings in Florence

Beet. Beta vulgaris. Sugar beet. Two rows of harvested beets.

18 Questions About Farming Answered

Rooftop and patio gardens amidst modern office and residential towers in downtown city center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (green roofs, roof gardens)

The Evergreen Benefits of Rooftop Gardening

New York city skyline aerial with the Empire State Building, New York City, New York.

13 Iconic Buildings to Visit in New York City

Florence, Italy Statue of David by Michelangelo

How a Rejected Block of Marble Became the World’s Most Famous Statue

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American bison (Bison bison) also known as buffalo or plains buffalo on the prairie, western U.S.

What’s the Difference Between Bison and Buffalo?

Alcoholic beverages bottles at Host 2013, international exhibition of the hospitality industry on OCTOBER 18, 2013 in Milan.

Why Is Alcohol Measured by Proof?

jeans, denim, pants, clothing

Why Do We Say “A Pair of Pants”?

Abstract vector hi speed internet technology background

History of Technology Timeline

The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.

What If the President Is Impeached?

Malayan Leaf Frog - Megophrys nasuta

9 Animals That Look Like Leaves

Washington, D.C. locator map.

What State Is Washington, D.C. In?

building: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

Chinese timber buildings
- In Chinese architecture: Neolithic and Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 bce)
Mesopotamia
- In history of Mesopotamia: Mesopotamian protohistory
railroad system facilities
- In railroad: Buildings

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Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Invalidated site: Science Kids - Fun Science and Technology for Kids - Building.	Yamini Chauhan	Sep 01, 2024
	Add new Web site: Academia - Types of Building.	Gloria Lotha	Oct 05, 2023
	New article added.	Melissa Petruzzello	Aug 02, 2019