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| Dutchman builds replica Noah's ark | Dutchman builds replica Noah's ark |
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| A full-scale replica of Noah's ark has opened its doors to the public in the Netherlands. | A full-scale replica of Noah's ark has opened its doors to the public in the Netherlands. |
| Stormy weather on Monday could do nothing to dampen the good mood of its creator, Johan Huibers, who is Dutch. In fact, the rain was appropriate. | Stormy weather on Monday could do nothing to dampen the good mood of its creator, Johan Huibers, who is Dutch. In fact, the rain was appropriate. |
| In the Biblical story, God orders Noah to build a boat big enough to save animals and Noah's family while Earth is flooded. | In the Biblical story, God orders Noah to build a boat big enough to save animals and Noah's family while Earth is flooded. |
| Johan interpreted the description given in Genesis to build his ark. It measures a whopping 130 metres (427ft) long, 29 metres across and 23 metres high. | Johan interpreted the description given in Genesis to build his ark. It measures a whopping 130 metres (427ft) long, 29 metres across and 23 metres high. |
| Huibers says he realised a 20-year dream to educate people about history and faith. The ark has received permission to host up to 3,000 visitors a day. | Huibers says he realised a 20-year dream to educate people about history and faith. The ark has received permission to host up to 3,000 visitors a day. |
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