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Despite a recent 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, its tallest skyscraper, Taipei 101, survived it with minimal damage..
According to a report by CNN, the building managed the jolts due to its innovative design, which includes a giant pendulum..
Adding more, the report said that the large yellow pendulum nicknamed 'Damper Baby' at the building's centre helped absorb the shock..
This pendulum sways to counteract the building's movement during an earthquake or strong winds, thereby reducing the building's sway by up to 40 percent..
Once the world's tallest building, Taipei 101 remains a landmark skyscraper in Taiwan..
