http://www.new7wonders.com/index.php?id=409
Being a longtime CIV geek, I found this mildly interesting.
I have to admit I didn't realize a couple of these even existed. I voted for these:
The Pyramids, still impressive in scale and simplicity. Massive monuments to humanity's desire to say "yeah, mine's bigger!"
The Easter Island Statues, giant headed stone dudes on a deserted island. Need I say more?
Machu Picchu, because it largely symbolizes the breathtaking majesty humanity is willing to destroy for the sake of naked greed.
Neuschwanstein Castle, because, 1 I didn't know it existed, and 2, it's as close as I could get to voting for Disney Land.
The Sydney Opera House, because it's a such a triumph of design.
Angkor, because I figure the Hindus deserve one for all of the massive monuments around the world they've constructed to their crazy cow worshiping pantheon.
Finally, Kiyomizu Temple, because we all love ninjas.
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I still think the giant stone spheres of Costa Rica are pretty cool.
Smasharoo wrote:
Neuschwanstein Castle, because, 1 I didn't know it existed, and 2, it's as close as I could get to voting for Disney Land.
I've never wanted to go to Germany before.
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The Statue of Liberty 
WTF!?
WTF!?http://www.puzzlehouse.com/images/webpage/neuschwansteincastle3000clem.jpg
I've never wanted to go to Germany before.
Meh, it's ok for a summer cottage, I suppose. Problem is, all the servants would be Germans. You know how hard it is to keep them from pooing in the black forest cake.
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I voted for these ages ago and had to look up my old picks.
They were: Easter Island, Pyramids at Giza, Great Wall, Angkor, Petra, Stonehenge & Machu Picchu. I only considered antiquities since I had a hard time ranking modern engineering ahead of good old fashioned slave grunt-work.
That and I was pissed that I couldn't vote for "Cure for Cancer".
They were: Easter Island, Pyramids at Giza, Great Wall, Angkor, Petra, Stonehenge & Machu Picchu. I only considered antiquities since I had a hard time ranking modern engineering ahead of good old fashioned slave grunt-work.
That and I was pissed that I couldn't vote for "Cure for Cancer".
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
That and I was pissed that I couldn't vote for "Cure for Cancer".
Yeah, an engineering marvels one would be nice to see somewhere where I could vote for the Manhattan Project or Small Pox Eradication or whatnot.
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Stonehenge
Really? Stonehenge has never struck me as particularly impressive.
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For as long as Stonehenge has been up and we're still making History Channel specials speculating on how it was done, I'd consider it a wonder.
The Hagia Sophia was on my short-list but picking it would have meant that the terrorists had won.
The Hagia Sophia was on my short-list but picking it would have meant that the terrorists had won.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
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Stonehenge
Really? Stonehenge has never struck me as particularly impressive.
It's even less impressive in real life. It's right next to a major roadway for one thing.
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― Neil Gaiman, The Sandman, Vol. 9: The Kindly Ones
For as long as Stonehenge has been up and we're still making History Channel specials speculating on how it was done, I'd consider it a wonder.
I guess.
I think of Chichén Itzá as much more of an accomplishment. Moving big rocks is fascinating and all, but it's not like technology in 500AD Mexico had advanced to the point of making it a trivial thing.
Although you'd have two brown people sites then, and they'd probably start to get uppity.
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Maybe. I started to second guess it but then realized I was taking Wonders criticism from a guy who listed the friggin' Sydney Opera House. 
So now I feel better.
So now I feel better.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
I started to second guess it but then realized I was taking Wonders criticism from a guy who listed the friggin' Sydney Opera House.
Hey, tell me you know what another Opera House looks like that isn't in Chicago.
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Taj Mahal
Pyramids of Giza
Machu Picchu
Great Wall
Easter Island Statues
Colosseum
Alhambra
Pyramids of Giza
Machu Picchu
Great Wall
Easter Island Statues
Colosseum
Alhambra
Neuschwanstein Castle - Candy Box purdy but when I saw it, it just reminded me of. . well... what Smash said - Disney. An Architectural Cotton-Candy
Sydney Opera House - Never seen it, but I once filled a Typewriter with Scallop Shells so I don't feel the need.
Always wanted to see Petra, but scared I wouldn't be able to outrun the giant sandstone ball (No wait, that was the other movie?)
Stonehenge used to be imprssive when you could wander around it or sleep out inside the circle. I'm still of the view that it's a fossilised Gas Station.
My 7 Wonders of recent history that I've visited would include:
Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale - even though it was the start of the Industrial Revolution, the engineering perfection has never been equalled.
The Millau Viaduct - Norman Foster given his biggest canvas, even if it is in France.
Selfridges Department Store in Birmingham -Just so beautifully curvaceous
Atocha Railway Station in Madrid - Why knock down a victorian railway station when you can convert it into a combined waiting area/tropical rain forest.
And of course
Debbie Harry's hair in 1981
Sydney Opera House - Never seen it, but I once filled a Typewriter with Scallop Shells so I don't feel the need.
Always wanted to see Petra, but scared I wouldn't be able to outrun the giant sandstone ball (No wait, that was the other movie?)
Stonehenge used to be imprssive when you could wander around it or sleep out inside the circle. I'm still of the view that it's a fossilised Gas Station.
My 7 Wonders of recent history that I've visited would include:
Iron Bridge at Coalbrookdale - even though it was the start of the Industrial Revolution, the engineering perfection has never been equalled.
The Millau Viaduct - Norman Foster given his biggest canvas, even if it is in France.
Selfridges Department Store in Birmingham -Just so beautifully curvaceous
Atocha Railway Station in Madrid - Why knock down a victorian railway station when you can convert it into a combined waiting area/tropical rain forest.
And of course
Debbie Harry's hair in 1981
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
I wonder what bonus Neuschwanstein Castle gives your civilization
Do what now?
The Great Wall, since it keeps those damn barbarians out.
You guys can have the other 6.
You guys can have the other 6.
Danalog the Vengeful Programmer wrote:
I wonder what bonus Neuschwanstein Castle gives your civilization
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Nadenu wrote:
The Great Wall, since it keeps those damn barbarians in.
"I started out with nothin' and I still got most of it left" - Seasick Steve
This thread is really making me want to go play Civ 4, heh.
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heh. So that's what that castle is. I've had a picture of it on my living room wall for years. Just thought it was neat. Now it's a World Wonder mwhahhahah
Not yet, it ain't.
Well, not that it neccessarily would be afterwards, anyway.
Well, not that it neccessarily would be afterwards, anyway.
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I voted for Petra, because it will annoy PETA.
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Kelvyquayo the Irrelevant wrote:
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heh. So that's what that castle is. I've had a picture of it on my living room wall for years. Just thought it was neat. Now it's a World Wonder mwhahhahah
Ahh, yes, my ancestral home.
At least, it could be. I'd like to visit Bavaria sometime, see what the donuts are like there.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
I voted for Petra, because it will annoy PETA.
Also Palestinians. Arafat loved puppies, you know. True story.
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I voted for:
The Great Wall, cos there's nothing like walking on dead slaves to remind you how far we've progresed.
Machu Pichu, especially since its disappearing soon.
Chichen Itza, cos I feel like chicken tonight.
The Pyramids, cos from the top of those, 2000 years of history look down upon you, as Asterix said.
The Taj Mahal, cos after a night out there's nothing like a good curry.
Angkor, because it looked ncie on the picture.
And the Eiffel Tower, because wouldn't it be great if a bunch of steel match-sticks glued together in a pyramid somehow became a "wonder of the world"?!
I agree the Viaduc de Milliau is breathtaking. I've driven on it a couple of times and it is very impressing.
Though, on the whole, i'm with Joph. Old stuff made from sweat impresses me much more than new stuff made with cranes.
The Great Wall, cos there's nothing like walking on dead slaves to remind you how far we've progresed.
Machu Pichu, especially since its disappearing soon.
Chichen Itza, cos I feel like chicken tonight.
The Pyramids, cos from the top of those, 2000 years of history look down upon you, as Asterix said.
The Taj Mahal, cos after a night out there's nothing like a good curry.
Angkor, because it looked ncie on the picture.
And the Eiffel Tower, because wouldn't it be great if a bunch of steel match-sticks glued together in a pyramid somehow became a "wonder of the world"?!
I agree the Viaduc de Milliau is breathtaking. I've driven on it a couple of times and it is very impressing.
Though, on the whole, i'm with Joph. Old stuff made from sweat impresses me much more than new stuff made with cranes.
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