Relishing the newfound portability that my lil' Mac and free wireless internet afford me, I've become even more addicted to the orgy of information provided by Google and the like.It's been used to settle some of the most voiciferous debates of our time: Is Jazz Flute really a legitimate genre? Did Manny Lee play on the 1992 World Series-winning Toronto Blue Jays? What was Deion Sanders' career batting average?
So the other night, Leo got to wondering what the Seven Wonders of the World are. I could only name a pathetic one or two, so we had a Google-off to settle the score.
Much to our surprise we ran across this site, and found out there's a NEW online vote to nominate what the Seven Wonders should truly be. Apparently, one of the constant problems in proclaiming what's a Wonder is that everyone has their own list. There's ancient wonders, natural wonders and man-made wonders - nobody really knows what the official list is. But not anymore, thanks to the good folks at New Seven Wonders (TM), who have patented the rights to naming the, you guessed it, NEW SEVEN WONDERS OF THE WORLD!
Anyway, it's a pretty tough choice: 21 potential wonders and you can only pick 7. I used cultural significance, originality and overall awesomeness to choose The Acropolis, Colosseum, Great Wall of China, Pyramids of Giza, Stonehenge, Taj Mahal and Petra (for being in the third Indiana Jones). Besides learning a lot more about all the sites, I realized that I've only seen 2 of the 21 finalists (Alhambra, Statue of Liberty), and decided that it would be a noble task to try and see them all before I die. Vote now!
3 comments:
I remember when we had the jazz flute argument! That was ludicrous.
Also, aren't you in the love with our wireless internet benefactors who shall remain nameless in case they somehow see this and decide to put a password on their connection? I sure love them - free internet from October to April! And I'm also glad there's another convert to the cult of Mac notebooks.
interesting site.. no CN Tower there?? they got no love for the Canadians
It surprises me just how many people have unprotected wireless networks. Maybe I'm just too much of a techno geek it's like letting anyone drive your car since you technically are responsible for what is downloaded on your connection. But I am happy you are able to save money and enjoy the internet on your stylish non conformist Mac. :)
I win! I've seen the Eiffel tower, the colusseum and the statue of liberty. Count 'em, three!
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