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The Burj Dubai struck by lightning provides a spectacular gallery of photos, video

The Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building and most brilliant architectural feat, still stands tall after getting hit by severe lightning strikes every now and then. Check out some more images below and look after the break for some lightning striking the building in real time and in slo-mo.

[Via Gizmodo]

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The Dubai Fountain is world’s tallest, most expensive

The Dubai Fountain, designed by WET Design.

It’s “illuminated by 6,600 lights and 50 colored projectors; 900 feet long; shoots water 490 feet into the air; and is synchronized with classical and contemporary Arabic and world music.  It’s located right by the Burj Dubai, the world’s tallest building.  Oh, and it cost $217 million to build.

[Via Gizmodo; Wiki]