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Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Qatar has unveiled plans for a new massive soccer stadium for its turn as World Cup host in 2022. They accused Qatar of supportin terrorism and cut all transport links. Qatar has gone around the boycott to start construction, they flew in food from Turkey and Iran……and chartered ships via Oman for materials.


sep. 14, 2018
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Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Here’s a first look at Qatar’s $ 200 billion World Cup stadium

Qatar has unveiled plans for a new massive soccer stadium for its turn as World Cup host in 2022. They accused Qatar of supportin terrorism and cut all transport links. Qatar has gone around the boycott to start construction, they flew in food from Turkey and Iran……and chartered ships via Oman for materials.


ago. 28, 2017
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London's Big Ben to undergo years of restoration

London's Big Ben to undergo years of restoration

London's famous bell, Big Ben, is to be silenced for four years to allow restoration work to take place. The 13-tonne bell has been the city's signature sound since 1859. And some are angry at the length of time it will take to fix. Al Jazeera's Neave Barker reports from Westminster. Published on August 16, 2017 by Al Jazeera English


ago. 18, 2017
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How Does Big Ben Keep Accurate Time?

How Does Big Ben Keep Accurate Time?

When parliament commissioned this clock in 1854, they insisted Big Ben be the biggest, most powerful clock in the world. It takes an hour and a half to wind this massive engineering marvel! Published on August 30, 2016 by sciencechannelgo.com


ago. 18, 2017
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