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TRIVIA TODAY - Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Greetings Infomaniacs,
Today I have for you some cool tidbits about landmarks and
structures around the world, courtesy of the Science Kids
website. I've only been to one of these landmarks - the
London Eye. It is an incredible way to see London, if you
can handle being up that high! When you get near the glass,
it feels like nothing is separating you from the River
Thames! Quite an experience!
Enjoy!
Melissa
Email Melissa: mailto:melissa@gophercentral.com
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TODAY'S MYSTERY QUOTE
QUOTE: "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of
all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true."
HINT: (1879-1958), American author of fantasy fiction and
belles lettres.
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RANDOM TIDBITS
The building of the Panama Canal, which links the Atlantic
and Pacific Oceans, was one of the most difficult
engineering projects ever. It is estimated that over
25,000 workers lost their lives during the long and
dangerous project, with most dying from disease and
landslides.
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As of 2010, the longest suspension bridge in the world is
the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge in Kobe, Japan. Opened in 1998, it
spans an amazing 6,529 feet.
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Used for water distribution, the Delaware Aqueduct in New
York is the longest tunnel in the world (as of 2010).
Drilled through solid rock, it reaches a staggering 85
miles in length.
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VIDEO CLIP
The Panama Canal
One of the greatest engineering feats in human history was
the digging of the Panama Canal. Over 11 years in the
making, workers fought malaria and a hostile indigenous
population. The imperial ambitions of the US were just
getting started.
http://www.evtv1.com/player.aspx?itemnum=6131
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The Hoover Dam, built along the Colorado River between 1931
and 1936 reaches 726 feet in height.
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The London Eye in England is the largest Ferris wheel in
Europe, standing at a height of 442 feet.
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The tallest wind turbine in the world has rotor tips that
reach over 656 feet above the ground.
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*** Weekly Mind-Scrambler ***
A long snake with a stinging bite,
I stay coiled up unless I must fight.
What am I?
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Answer will be posted in Friday's Trivia Today. Good Luck!
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michele@gophercentral.com your complete name and
address to be shipped your prize.
Be sure to put "Winner" in the subject line.
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QUOTE: "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of
all possible worlds; and the pessimist fears this is true."
ANSWER: James Branch Cabell.
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