(131) Locate the Building

Locate the unusual building depicted above. Name the architect and the company for which it was designed.

ANSWER: The Robot Building, Bangkok, Thailand. Designed for the Bank of Asia by Sumet Jumsai.

(127) Recycled Building

This building now houses a museum dedicated to an industry that could be found in virtually every part of the world throughout history. However, this building started out as something other than a museum. Name this building and explain the role this building played when new and exactly what kind of museum it is currently.

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ANSWER: Originally: The Shanxi Salt Merchants Guildhall, built in 1736 - 1752 AD / Now: It houses the Salt Museum in Sichuan, China, with exhibits about the 4200 year history of salt production in the region.

(126) Mr. Eiffel's Inspiration

Which part of human body inspired Gustave Eiffel to build his famous tower ?

ANSWER: The femur

(109) New Old Buildings

This building, in an ancient city, is nearly one century old. It stays looking new because it gets a new surface every year. Name the building, the city, and the rather odd ornaments that top each of the three spires.

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ANSWER: The building is the Great Mosque in Djenne, Mali. Each spire is topped with an ostrich egg to symbolize fertility and purity. Each spring, the local people replaster the outside so it stays looking new.