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World's Tallest Building Closed

Dubai skyscraper shuts down after just one month.

It turns out that the world’s tallest building may also be the world’s faultiest–just one month after is opening, a half-mile high Dubai skyscraper has closed to the public indefinitely with little explanation other than electrical problems and “unexpected high traffic.” The Burj Kahlifa, which cost $1.5 billion to build, has attracted swarms of tourists to its observation deck since opening and one would-be visitor described it as “a metaphor for Dubai.” Some sources say that the building will reopen to the public on Valentine’s Day but official statements have been vague and have yet to rule out the possibility of foul play.