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Today I learned that the new Surat Diamond Bourse in India is the biggest office building in the world in terms of square meters of floor space.

Until this was built in 2023, the Pentagon was the world’s biggest office building. More floor space than any skyscraper. Now this one is bigger.

But my first thought is, “why the hell does a diamond exchange have to be so big!?” Like, I can’t imagine what they need so much space for.

NdiAnt 1y ago

I’d imagine they’re going to do all precious and semi-precious stones there. I’d also imagine it’s just a great way to wash and move huge amounts of cash outside of the established and controlled system. It’s getting tougher to do that these days. At a cost of $380m, that’s not inconceivable.