New 7 Wonders of the World Trivia

Roman Colosseum, Italy: Ancient Rome's gladiatorial arena, it could fill with water for mock sea battles—imagine the roar of the crowds!

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Taj Mahal, India: The symmetrical mausoleum isn't perfectly symmetrical. To maintain balance, the minarets tilt slightly outward—an architectural marvel.

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Chichen Itza, Mexico: During the equinox, the Pyramid of Kukulcan casts a shadow resembling a serpent, descending the steps—an ancient Mayan marvel.

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Christ the Redeemer, Brazil: This iconic statue in Rio de Janeiro was nearly located in Argentina; a Brazilian engineer's suggestion changed its destiny.

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Machu Picchu, Peru: Despite its fame, Hiram Bingham, the American explorer, wasn't the first to discover it. Local farmers knew of its existence.

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Petra, Jordan: Carved into rose-red cliffs, Petra's Treasury has starred in Hollywood films, including Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

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Great Wall of China: Not just visible from space, but a legend says its construction used a mix of rice flour and sticky rice to bind the bricks.

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