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Which one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world is still standing?

Which one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world is still standing?

Of the original Seven Wonders, only one—the Great Pyramid of Giza (also called the Pyramid of Khufu, after the pharaoh who built it), the oldest of the ancient wonders—remains relatively intact. The Colossus of Rhodes, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Temple of Artemis and the Statue of Zeus were all destroyed. The location and ultimate fate of the Hanging Gardens are unknown, and there is speculation that they may not have existed at all.

Which NFL team had the first cheerleading squad?

In 1954 the Baltimore Colts became the first NFL team to have cheerleaders. They were part of the Baltimore Colts Marching Band. Most NFL cheerleading squads are a part-time job.

Do panda bears have one thumb per hand or two thumbs per hand?

The giant panda also has an opposable thumb. Giant pandas have a thumb pad on the hand. The panda can press this pad against the pad of its palm. This thumb pad is used by the panda to grasp bamboo shoots.

What company invented the first Laser Printer?

Unlike the company’s Xerography process, however, Xerox had to share the laser printer market. IBM and Canon soon developed competing products. Xerox PARC Scanning Laser Output Terminal (SLOT) Gary Starkweather prototyped the first laser printer by modifying a standard Xerox office copier.

Does the Eiffel Tower grow?

Yes. Believe it or not, during the summer months, the Eiffel Tower can grow as much as 6 inches. The high temperatures make the iron its made of expand.

What did George Foreman name his children

His five sons are George Jr., George III (“Monk”), George IV (“Big Wheel”), George V (“Red”), and George VI (“Little Joey”). The two daughters from his marriage are Natalia and Leola; his three daughters from a separate relationship are Michi, Freeda, and Georgetta.

Which island includes a bunch of bananas on its national flag?

The flag is blue with the Fijian arms drawn in gold and a carved whale tooth on a rope. Coat-of-Arms. According to Smith 1985, the specimens depicted in the Fijian coat-of-arms are three sugar canes, a coconut palm, a dove with olive branch and a bunch of bananas. The lion in the chief is holding a peeled coconut.

What do you call a female pig?

Mature swine are called hogs and young swine are called pigs, but in common usage hogs, pigs, and swine are often used as synonyms. The female hog is called a sow; the male, a boar. The young hog after being weaned is called a shoat or shote. A virgin female is called a gilt.

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