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In China, they carve watermelons: Below are the winners of a recent contest - (amazing art!)
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Posted on 06/29/2005 3:07:24 PM PDT by CHARLITE
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To: beaver fever
Yes, someone else already mentioned that it's the Taj Mahal, and after looking more closely, I think you're both right. But I thought the Taj Mahal was not a palace but a memorial to the deceased wife of the Shah who had it built.
To: streetpreacher
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posted on
06/29/2005 3:54:56 PM PDT
by
stands2reason
(GINOBILI and HORRY are my MVPS!!!)
To: stands2reason
I thought it was a mosque, until others pointed out it's the Taj Mahal.
To: nuconvert
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posted on
06/29/2005 3:55:36 PM PDT
by
Enterprise
(Thus sayeth our rulers - "All your property is mine." - - - Kelo vs New London)
To: beaver fever
The Taj is actually a mausoleum. The only thing inside is the sarcophagi of Mumtaz Mahal and her husband Shah Jahan. He wanted to build a black mausoleum across the river from her, but since he was at that time in jail, it didn't work out. The acoustics are supposedly awesome. And both the inside and the outside are made of equisitely carved marble. Or watermelon, as the case may be.
To: crazyhorse691
This is an art thread.
Expect numerous pictures.
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posted on
06/29/2005 3:57:07 PM PDT
by
stands2reason
(GINOBILI and HORRY are my MVPS!!!)
To: CHARLITE
To: CHARLITE; Argh
Amazing - very talented people!
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posted on
06/29/2005 3:58:08 PM PDT
by
WhyisaTexasgirlinPA
(Prayers for healing and relief from pain for Cowboy...........)
To: Melas
Why would you consider the Taj a mosque?
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posted on
06/29/2005 3:58:36 PM PDT
by
stands2reason
(GINOBILI and HORRY are my MVPS!!!)
To: stands2reason
Sorry, I guess absurd humor isn't your forte or are you a National Establishment of the Arts kinda' guy?
70
posted on
06/29/2005 4:01:30 PM PDT
by
streetpreacher
(If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
To: stands2reason
Woke up on the wrong side of the bed today?
71
posted on
06/29/2005 4:02:40 PM PDT
by
streetpreacher
(If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
To: stands2reason
Personally I think we should bomb their country, kill their leaders, convert them to Christianity and steal their watermelons.
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:03:32 PM PDT
by
streetpreacher
(If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
To: CHARLITE
THANKS FOR 
THE PING
73
posted on
06/29/2005 4:06:00 PM PDT
by
Smartass
(Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió)
To: PayNoAttentionManBehindCurtain
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:06:15 PM PDT
by
Beaker
To: Lady Jag
75
posted on
06/29/2005 4:06:54 PM PDT
by
Beaker
To: stands2reason
Why would you consider the Taj a mosque?
1. Because it kind of resembles one.
2. Because it's elaborate design is unusual for a building intended solely as a mausoleum for the wife of a prince. It's appearance suggests that it would have a broader purpose.
3. Because mosques are much in the news these days, and a building with an Islamic architectural style immediately calls to mind a mosque, even if it is really something else, such as a mausoleum or a palace or a bank.
I personally know a little about the Taj Mahal because years ago I bought a record album that was recorded there and it gave some of the history. If it hadn't been for that chance purchase, I might assume it was a mosque.
To: CHARLITE
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:11:18 PM PDT
by
Calpernia
(Breederville.com)
To: streetpreacher
Im sorry, is the Urine/Crucifix thing supposed to be funny?
I didn't know.
LOL! There. Better?
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:14:33 PM PDT
by
stands2reason
(GINOBILI and HORRY are my MVPS!!!)
To: streetpreacher
Just so I never see one carved to look like THIS, I'll be OK with their watermelon art.
House of "World Tolerance"
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:21:05 PM PDT
by
CHARLITE
(I propose a co-Clinton team as permanent reps to Pyonyang, w/out possibility of repatriation....)
To: stands2reason
Do I detect a hint of insincerity in that "LOL"?
Care to take it to the "Smoky Backroom" Bud?
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posted on
06/29/2005 4:26:19 PM PDT
by
streetpreacher
(If at the end of the day, 100% of both sides are not angry with me, I've failed.)
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