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The Taj Mahal changes color throughout the day

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The world's most extravagant mausoleum also moonlights as a giant mood ring. Because it was constructed from translucent white marble, the Taj Mahal absorbs and reflects the ambient lighting of the sky. It appears pinkish in the morning, blindingly white under the noon sun, and emits a golden hue under the moonlight. It's the ultimate Instagram filter, built in the 1600s.

The Taj Mahal changes color throughout the day
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