Matchstick Taj Mahal Finished!

As the Express Times reported last week, puzzle enthusiast & Nazareth local Raymond Neuner completed a replica of the Taj Mahal made of matchsticks. If this has you excited then I'm about to blow your mind...the replica is available for public viewing during Martins on Main (Aug. 8) at KNBT. So clear your calendar.

Fun Facts about the Taj Mahal:

• It was completed around 1653 and took about 22 years. Ray's replica took about 2400 hours over three winters.
• Over 1000 elephants were used to move materials to the construction area. No elephants were used during construction of Ray's replica.
• The total cost is estimated at 32 million rupees. According the the Internet, Ray's replica kit cost about 80 bucks.
• The Taj Mahal attracts 2.5-4 million tourists each year. Ray's replica has just recently been put on display so data is not yet available.