Doha's "Wall": The World's First Underground Stadium


	Doha's "Wall": The World's First Underground Stadium

constantskeptic

9-9-2008 12:22 PM

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doha, wall, underground, stadium

constantskeptic says:

Wow. Not sure if I understand why a stadium should be underground... are they expecting massive solar flares to coincide with the alien takeover in 2012?

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9-9-2008 7:17 PM

darkduskx

Below ground can be cooler than the surface.

10-28-2009 7:15 AM

wiganfootie

Fantastic

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