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Old 09-05-2005, 02:12 PM   #1
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Once again, lovely pictures Billy! We have missed you here!
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Old 09-05-2005, 10:19 PM   #2
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Old 09-05-2005, 10:22 PM   #3
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Old 09-05-2005, 10:24 PM   #4
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Old 09-05-2005, 10:26 PM   #5
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Old 09-09-2005, 11:23 AM   #6
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I hope I'm able to communicate this effectively...

Billy, is there an engineering (as opposed to aesthetic) reason for the upturned corners on Chinese temples? Is is some sort of strength or drainage enhancement, or is it done just because it looks cool?
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Old 09-09-2005, 09:29 PM   #7
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Billy, is there an engineering (as opposed to aesthetic) reason for the upturned corners on Chinese temples? Is is some sort of strength or drainage enhancement, or is it done just because it looks cool?
I read some materials about it, I cant remember the reasons. Or you check by google.
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