New Seven Wonders of the World
The New Seven Wonders of the World, or rather the New7Wonders was a campaign and popularity poll to select seven existing sites from a selection of 200 around the world that were historically and socially …
McGillin’s Olde Ale House (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
Opened in 1860, McGillin’s Olde Ale House is the oldest continuously operated tavern in Philadelphia and one of the Ten Oldest Restaurants in the United States. Located on Drury Street, an alley connecting 13th Street …
Double-Barrelled Cannon (Athens, Georgia)
Based on the 1642 design of Florentine gun maker Antonia Petrini, this civil war era double-barreled cannon was (just like the Confederate States) a colossal failure based on ignorance. The American Civil War saw quite …
The Gherkin | 30 St Mary Axe (London, England)
Known around the world as “The Gherkin”, one of London’s most recognizable buildings, 30 St Mary Axe is famous for its beautiful design and the stark contrast it offers against the historic city’s skyline. Previously …
The Gopher Hole Museum (Torrington, Alberta)
They say that the time to buy a taxidermy squirrel is when you see it, not when you need it. It just so happens that a little museum in Torrington, Alberta is living by that …
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Storelgen, more commonly known as the Big Elk, is despite its 34 feet of height, not the world’s largest sculpture of a moose. Though it briefly held that title, it is currently outpaced by only ... -
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Sobrino de Botín, the oldest continuously operating restaurant in the world has been serving the fine people of Madrid, Spain since 1725. The famous Spanish restaurant was founded by Jean Botin, a Frenchman, and has ... -
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