Funny the things one can find disturbing in this, our modern world.  I saw the trailer for the new doom and gloom movie, 2012, last night, and it wasn't the thought of the end of the world that disturbed me - it was the collapse of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. 

The computer animation shows the building falling down, and the dome falls over and rolls toward the camera - with quite a bit of drama.  Now, really, folks, what are the odds of this happening?  The dome of St. Peter's is made of a double course of bricks, supported by 16 stone arches.  We can give thanks to old Michelangelo Buonaroti for this, he designed it. 

My take is that in the real world the dome would lean as is shown in the animation, and immediately crumble to the ground, instead of hitting the ground and roll forward. 

I think I have proof that 2012 is fake. I am comforted. (whew)