This New York skyscraper opened during the Great Depression and held the world height record for decades.

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Empire State Building: Art Deco skyscraper that was once the world's tallest building. Source: Empire State Building ↗

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15An ornate stainless-steel crown tops this New York Art Deco skyscraper.RECALL
Chrysler Building
The Chrysler Building's ornamented steel crown helped it briefly claim the title of world's tallest building.
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16This building's tapering glass spike stands as the tallest building anywhere in the United Kingdom.RECALL
The Shard
The Shard's tapering glass spike stands as the tallest building anywhere in the United Kingdom.
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17This bamboo-inspired Taiwanese skyscraper uses a huge damper ball to reduce sway.RECALL
Taipei 101
Taipei 101, shaped like bamboo, uses a giant steel damper ball to resist earthquake and wind sway.
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