VOTE FOR THE NEW 7 WONDERS OF THE WORLD

Started by blackdiamond, November 14, 2006, 11:48:26 AM

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blackdiamond

November 14, 2006, 11:48:26 AM
http://www.new7wonders.com

I saw this link in the paper today and thought it was interesting.  I didn't realize that the 7 Wonders of the World changed throughout history.  I will be looking at the 21 options tonight and placing my vote.

I can't imagine how the Statue of Liberty is on the list, maybe it is simply a result of American arrogance, but the structure simply isn't that amazing compared to other things in the world.

I'm sure Stonehenge will be getting one of my votes, science still can't prove how it was built.  I have my own opinion...

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Lady Di

#1
November 14, 2006, 12:28:44 PM
Cool! I knew there was more then the original 7 wonders of the world, but didn't know we were constantly choosing more.
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How the Mammoth came to be

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Lady Di

#2
November 14, 2006, 12:42:16 PM
I made my pics...

Chichen Itza – cause they made human sacrifices

Colosseum – cause they had elaborate design that made wild animals appear to come out of the floor and they ate Christians much to the glee of the crowd

Easter Island – they built and built these crazy statues till they had no more natural resources.

Great Wall – Maraudering Huns... need I say more?

Neuschwanstein Castle – it's a castle, duh!

Pyramids of Giza – more human sacrifice

Stonehenge – the aliens said I had to pick it!

Life is like a bowl of beer flavored chocolate covered dog turds.. it makes no sense. :pokinit:

Where is the Mammoth?

How the Mammoth came to be

Number Two :pokinit:

abnormaltoy

#3
November 14, 2006, 12:56:21 PM
Quote from: blackdiamond on November 14, 2006, 11:48:26 AM


I can't imagine how the Statue of Liberty is on the list, maybe it is simply a result of American arrogance, but the structure simply isn't that amazing compared to other things in the world.




It's not the structure that makes it a wonder, what it has symbolized to a huge number of people on the planet is the amazing thing about it.

Hope


Why would it be American arrogance?
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

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abnormaltoy

#4
November 14, 2006, 01:03:36 PM
Actually it's a pretty bleak field to choose from. I can think of many more important things that fall within the time framework.
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
Travis Tritt (I know!)

88runner

#5
November 14, 2006, 02:51:34 PM
There's definitly a problem with the choice,

I'm not in there!



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Lady Di

#6
November 14, 2006, 04:01:17 PM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on November 14, 2006, 01:03:36 PM
Actually it's a pretty bleak field to choose from. I can think of many more important things that fall within the time framework.
needless to say (but I'll say it anyway) I voted to bust chops.
Life is like a bowl of beer flavored chocolate covered dog turds.. it makes no sense. :pokinit:

Where is the Mammoth?

How the Mammoth came to be

Number Two :pokinit:

Lady Di

#7
November 14, 2006, 04:02:19 PM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on November 14, 2006, 12:56:21 PM

It's not the structure that makes it a wonder, what it has symbolized to a huge number of people on the planet is the amazing thing about it.

Hope


Why would it be American arrogance?
and lets not forget the most important thing... it's on the NEW JERSEY side of the Hudson!  :yupyup: JERSEY RULES!
Life is like a bowl of beer flavored chocolate covered dog turds.. it makes no sense. :pokinit:

Where is the Mammoth?

How the Mammoth came to be

Number Two :pokinit:

Lady Di

#8
November 14, 2006, 04:03:34 PM
Quote from: 88runner on November 14, 2006, 02:51:34 PM
There's definitly a problem with the choice,

I'm not in there!

:gap:
nor is the mammoth... now there is a wonder! :disturbed:
What about Marlin? Marlin is the 7th wonder of the wheeling world! :bowdown:
Life is like a bowl of beer flavored chocolate covered dog turds.. it makes no sense. :pokinit:

Where is the Mammoth?

How the Mammoth came to be

Number Two :pokinit:

blackdiamond

#9
November 14, 2006, 04:38:17 PM
Quote from: abnormaltoy on November 14, 2006, 12:56:21 PM

It's not the structure that makes it a wonder, what it has symbolized to a huge number of people on the planet is the amazing thing about it.

Hope


Why would it be American arrogance?

I did a little bit more research on the ancient wonders of the world and I will admit it fits better than I originally thought.  Having said that, I still don't think it can be compared to the pyramids or stonehenge.  If it was the "7 wonders of the US" I would certainly include it, but I would bet the majority of the world really doesn't care.  It doesn't have meaning to the entire world and it certainly isn't an amazingly unique structure from the engineering point of view.  I actually would put the Golden Gate Bridge ahead of it.

:twocents:
1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

blackdiamond

#10
November 14, 2006, 06:51:02 PM
(1) Acropolis
(2) Colosseum
(3) Great Wall of China
(4) Easter Island Statues
(5) Pyramids of Giza
(6) Stonehenge
(7) Taj Mahal

1st Runner Up - Kremlin / St. Basil
2nd Runner Up - Timbuktu



1989 4Runner: Dual Ultimate (Inchworm front & Marlin 4.70 rear), Marlin Twin Stick, 1200-lb clutch, 4.88 R&P, Aussie Front, Detroit rear, 30-spline Longs, Long hub gears, ARP hub and knuckle studs & 35x12.50 Cooper STT PRO tires.  Marlin rear bumper & sliders.  FROR front bumper.  SAS with Alcan springs & Rancho 9000XL shocks.  Budbuilt Bolt-on traction bar.  Custom Interior Cage by Those Guys Rod and Customs.

Moab Tested & Rubicon Approved

Rocksurfer

#11
November 14, 2006, 08:00:40 PM
Quote from: blackdiamond on November 14, 2006, 11:48:26 AM
http://www.new7wonders.com

I saw this link in the paper today and thought it was interesting.  I didn't realize that the 7 Wonders of the World changed throughout history.  I will be looking at the 21 options tonight and placing my vote.

I can't imagine how the Statue of Liberty is on the list, maybe it is simply a result of American arrogance, but the structure simply isn't that amazing compared to other things in the world.

I'm sure Stonehenge will be getting one of my votes, science still can't prove how it was built.  I have my own opinion...

:attention:


:psss: The Statue of Liberty was constructed by the French.
The Ghost-Rider/Ghost Runner

No matter how far you fall, the ground will always catch you

abnormaltoy

#12
November 14, 2006, 10:11:17 PM
Quote from: Rocksurfer on November 14, 2006, 08:00:40 PM

:psss: The Statue of Liberty was constructed by the French.


Are you suggesting she has hairy underarms and needs a shower?  :dunno:
The things that come to those who wait, may be the things left by those who got there first.

I contend that for a nation to try to tax itself into prosperity is like a man standing in a bucket and trying to lift himself up by the handle.
-- Winston Churchill

Censorship, that most subtle tool of oppression, the tool of the fearful and small minded. 8/15/2008

"It is interesting that we are asked to NOT judge all Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics. Too bad gun owners can't get same judgment."
Travis Tritt (I know!)

kneedownnate

#13
November 14, 2006, 11:44:46 PM
I dunno, I haven't seen her smokin up a storm while she surrenders :dunno:
RIP KYOTA

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Lady Di

#14
November 15, 2006, 07:17:39 AM
  :rofl:
Life is like a bowl of beer flavored chocolate covered dog turds.. it makes no sense. :pokinit:

Where is the Mammoth?

How the Mammoth came to be

Number Two :pokinit:

Rocksurfer

#15
November 15, 2006, 07:46:21 PM
Doesn't look like she's wearing a bra either
The Ghost-Rider/Ghost Runner

No matter how far you fall, the ground will always catch you

mudguts

#16
November 15, 2006, 08:38:10 PM
Quote from: 88runner on November 14, 2006, 02:51:34 PM
There's definitly a problem with the choice,

I'm not in there!



:gap:
I agree, that list is :bull crap:

I vote for Nazca   http://www.crystalinks.com/nazca.html
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