Leaning pagoda of Xi'an

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This picture taken on November 27, 2012 shows the Wanshou Temple Pagoda, built during China's Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), supported by steel frames at the Xiguang School in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi province. Xi'an cultural heritage authorities are working on plans to set it upright after December 2012. 

 

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Put some lead in it like you do with our kids' toys

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Reply#1 - Thu Nov 29, 2012 5:17 AM EST

Hey, give them a break! That 450 year old tower must have been built pretty strong to take all that lateral stress. I hope they succeed in getting it upright.

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Reply#2 - Sat Dec 1, 2012 7:39 PM EST

What? no Pizza?

    Reply#3 - Sun Dec 2, 2012 10:36 AM EST

    Pagoda? I need a dictionary!

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