How accurately is the Great Pyramid aligned?
The Great Pyramid's sides are aligned almost exactly with true north, south, east, and west, a stunning feat of precision for ancient engineers.
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- Who designed the Burj Khalifa?
“The Burj Khalifa was designed by architect Adrian Smith at the firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.”
Reference: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
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