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7 Devastating Times When Famous Buildings Collapsed

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Architects and engineers must be careful because when it comes to building collapses, no one knows exactly what might be the cause! We could talk about terrorist jet attacks or even a simple cup of morning tea!

The world of architectural and structural engineering has many failures, even if, in theory, it’s supposed to be exactly the opposite. Some of these failures are so minor, they might make you laugh, but others are just…tragic.

Here are some of the most unexpected and devastating building collapses that ever happened. If you know another one that’s not on the list, feel free to share!

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