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What building has the largest windows in the world?
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The Palace of Industry and Technology in Paris, France has three matching windows, each 715 feet high and 164 feet wide and comprised of multiple panes of glass.
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On what famous American street can you find the most expensive retail space for rent anywhere in the world?
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Fifth Avenue, New York City, U.S.A. offers retail space for rent at the rate of $580 per square foot.
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What famous example of post-colonial architecture is modeled after the palace of the Duke of Leinster in Ireland?
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The White House in Washington, D.C., begun in 1792 and burned by the British in 1814, was rebuilt in 1818 and restored in 1951.
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What high-profile rental property rents for $13,500 a month although the star hasn't lived there for over 20 years?
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Shirley MacLaine's name is still used to promote her Encino, CA, estate even though she hasn't lived there in years.
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What amenity do 48% of all homes in the new housing market have?
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48% of all newly-constructed homes now have 2 1/2 baths or more, up from 1985 when only 29% had more than 2 baths.
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