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Beer Coaster Installation Collapses, Millions Watch Online

1/31/2026

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A beer coaster installation by Benjamin Klapper, an artist, collapsed at Rhein-Center in Cologne after a young girl removed a coaster.
The 63,000-piece installation aimed to break a Guinness World Record.
Klapper said the structure had partially collapsed before completion, preventing qualification.
Video of the collapse drew millions of views and sparked mixed reactions.
Klapper has built these structures for decades and views the project as a milestone, emphasizing engagement.

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A beer coaster installation by Benjamin Klapper, an artist, collapsed at Rhein-Center in Cologne after a young girl removed a coaster.
The 63,000-piece installation aimed to break a Guinness World Record.
Klapper said the structure had partially collapsed before completion, preventing qualification.
Video of the collapse drew millions of views and sparked mixed reactions.
Klapper has built these structures for decades and views the project as a milestone, emphasizing engagement.