Tha tajmahal : intersting facts

We know that the Taj Mahal is one of the seven wonders of the world. We know who built it and for whom. We know it is the pride of our nation, India. We know a lot about it. But we don't know a lot of things about it.
Let's look at some of them:

1. There is a small hole on the ceiling of the main hall perpendicularly above the tombstone of Mumtaz Mahal .
   According to stories it is the work of an artisan who decided to sabotage Shah Jehan 's dream of creating a masterpiece after he came to know about his decision to amputate all the artisan's arms. So the Taj is not as flawless as we would like to think it is.
2. The minarets were built tilting outwards to protect the Taj from calamities like earthquakes.
   If you observe carefully, you'll find that the four minarets are tilting outwards. Thi s was done so that in the event of a natural disaster, like earthquake, the minars won't fall on the main ' gumbad ' or Dome, thereby ensuring the safety of the Tomb.
3. A temple was built for the conman Natwarlal, who sold the Taj Mahal repeatedly.
   Natwarlal who repeatedly sold the Taj Mahal , has a temple on his name. The people of his native village Bangra in Bihar decided to put up a statue of him as his monument, at the place, where his house once stood.
4. Around 12,000 visitors come to see The Taj every day.
   One of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj sees many visitors everyday.
5. George Harrison clicked a selfie at the Taj .
   One of the first selfies taken at Taj were by George Harrison. He used the fish-eye lens.
6. The Taj changes colors depending on the light.
   The Taj is pinkish in the morning, milky white in the evening and golden when the moon shines.
7. The makers employed an optical trick so that as you move closer to the gate, the Taj keeps getting smaller.
   It seems to grow bigger as you walk away. The guides here say when you leave,you take the Taj with you in your heart.