CNN noted it was once considered the worst musical extravaganza in Hollywood history.

These three decisions led directly to the sub prime extravaganza that brought down the US banking system in 2007 2008.

The Shanghai World Expo is already two months in to its half year residency. Bloggers have been active in trying to decipher the purpose of the extravaganza, as well as keep track of the lightning speed developments few corners of Shanghai have been able to avoid in preparing for the event.