Literature
This 1937 novel by J.R.R. Tolkien follows Bilbo Baggins, as he assists thirteen dwarves in reclaiming their home and treasure from the dragon Smaug.
The Hobbit
This 1993 film directed by Stephen Spielberg centers on a wildlife park full of dinosaurs brought back from extinction.
Jurassic Park
Arizona's tallest mountain, and the highest point in Arizona, sitting at 12,637 feet in elevation
Mt. Humphrey's (Humphrey's Peak).
This 300+ meter tower was originally built for the 1889 World's Fair, and can be found in Paris, France.
The Eiffel Tower
This English spy is famous from the 007 novels and film series.
James Bond
This Science Fiction/Horror novel by Mary Shelley was published in 1818, and is about a scientist who creates a sentient monster.
Frankenstein
This 1977 film centers on a Rebel Alliance that aims to destroy a galactic space empire's ultimate weapon: The Death Star
Star Wars IV: A New Hope
1912
Found in Rome, this giant amphitheater was completed in 80 AD under Emperor Titus and held gladiatorial contests.
The Colosseum
This publicly traded, multinational corporation is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina and currently operates multiple areas of business including building automation, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and aerospace.
Honeywell
This C.S. Lewis book published in 1950 follows 4 children who enter into a mysterious land called Narnia, and join a battle of good and evil.
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
This 1995 Pixar film features a cowboy doll and spaceman action figure who get separated from their owner and put aside their differences to return to him.
Toy Story
Just outside of this Arizona city, established in 1876, sits a field of lava rock that was used for Apollo moon landing training.
Flagstaff
This 102 story building is named after the nickname of the U.S. state in which it resides.
The Empire State Building
This nick-named clock tower can be found in London England, attached to the Parliament building.
Big Ben
Written by Jane Austen and published in 1813, the book follows Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates issues of class, marriage, and morality in Regency England.
Pride and Prejudice
This 2003 film was the third of its trilogy, and went on to 11 Oscar Awards (including Best Picture), tied for the most all time.
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
Arizona is home to three National Parks, including the Grand Canyon, Saguaro, and...
Petrified Forest
This building can be found in Australia and is a multi-venue performing arts center and was officially opened in October, 1973.
Sydney Opera House
The Earth's largest and deepest body of water, containing the Mariana Trench.
The Pacific Ocean
Written by Alexandre Dumas: Edmond Dantes is falsely imprisoned in the Chateau D'If for 14 years, before escaping and setting out for his revenge.
The Count of Monte Cristo
This 1994 film directed by Quentin Tarantino and starring John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson tells four intertwining tales of crime in Los Angeles.
Pulp Fiction
Arizona's state bird, names after one of the plants unique to the American Southwest.
Cactus Wren
This ivory-white marble mausoleum in India was build by by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife between 1632 and 1648.
The Taj Mahal
This "dwarf" planet in the Kuiper belt was discovered in Flagstaff, Arizona at Lowell Observatory in 1930.
Pluto