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From OLD to NEWEST:(updated 10/20)

1/30/11: This is the largest waterfall in Europe. It is found in the country of Iceland. Can you find the name of the waterfall?



12/29/10: This is the birthplace of one of the world's most famous playwrights. What is his name and in which country(and town) is it located?



12/25/10: Name the highest mountain peak in North America and the United States. It's elevation is 20,320 feet!



12/10/10: Can you name this famous landmark in Honolulu, Hawaii?

12/05/10: Can you name this famous mountain in Switzerland?

3/11/11: Can you name the famous home of our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence and where it is located?

3/27/11: Can you name this famous tower in the country of Italy. What famous scientist is said to have done an experiment with gravity at this tower?

4/5/11 Can you name this famous landmark and state the country in which it is found?

4/18/11: Built in 1961, for a world's fair, this landmark is one of the most recognized structures in the world. Can you name it and its location?

From: http://www.q13fox.com/news/kcpq-uplaod-your-space-needle-pics-20110404,0,3145767.ugcphotogallery

5/10/11: Can you name this instrument?Can you name the country that is famous for this instrument?

10/4/11: Can you name these famous warriors that were unearthed in China in 1974 and for which emperor's tomb these warriors are guarding?

3/12: This famous clock tower, is more commonly named for the bell that chimes the quarter hour found inside. Can you name the bell?The tower is in the news as a number of British lawmakers would like to rename it Elizabeth Tower in honor of Queen Elizabeth who is celebrating her Diamond Jubilee(60th year as monarch of Great Britain)in 2012. Only one other monarch of Great Britain, Queen Victoria , celebrated a Diamond Jubilee.

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6/30/12: This skyline of high rise buildings is found in the largest populated city in China. It is found along the longest river in Asia(and the third river in the world). Can you name the city and the river it is near?



10/20/12: The Taj Mahal looks like a palace but it is not. For what purpose was this beautiful building constructed? Where in the world is it found?