Qatar is so fantastically shiny that it looks like a 3D render

Qatar is so fantastically shiny that it looks like a 3D render

Time bender Michael Shainblum works his time lapse magic on a place where I would totally believe magic still exists: Doha, Qatar. He shows the bustling new city of skyscrapers and constant construction next to the old world and its ancient culture. Just going around the city will feel like time traveling.

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These Mysterious Desert Monoliths Are Actually Richard Serra Sculptures

These Mysterious Desert Monoliths Are Actually Richard Serra Sculptures

N25o 31.019’E050o51.948′: You need a set of GPS coordinates to visit Richard Serra’s newest work, which stretches more than a half-mile through the Qatari desert.

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How the Persian Gulf Is Quietly Building a Railroad Empire

How the Persian Gulf Is Quietly Building a Railroad Empire

Here in the U.S., the arrival of a new tunnel boring machine is huge news, warranting naming ceremonies and Twitter accounts. Meanwhile, in Doha, officials have quietly signed a contract to buy fifteen boring machines to build a sprawling new subway system. And that’s nothing compared to the massive transit network being built to connect the rest of the Gulf states.

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The Grim Secret Behind Qatar’s Lavish New Stadiums: Human Rights Abuse

The Grim Secret Behind Qatar's Lavish New Stadiums: Human Rights Abuse

Don’t hate Zaha Hadid’s new World Cup stadium because it looks like a vagina. Hate it because it’ll likely be built with "modern-day slavery," according to a new Amnesty International report.

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