Seven World Wonders
At 13,171 miles long, it is the only man-made structure visible from low Earth orbit.
What is "The Great Wall Of China"?
The job of a cartographer involves creating these diagrams with details and are often used by sailors and pilots.
What are "maps ( charts )"?
This item, which originally consisted of two pieces of bread with food fillings of roast beef, is named after an 18th-century British nobleman who preferred eating this way to avoid interrupting his card game.
What is "Sandwich"? ( John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich )?
This word for "an eccentric person" comes from the Greek mythological figure who lived in a maze.
What is a “kook”? ( Derived indirectly from the words “Daedalus” and “labyrinth" )
The Spanish card game Veinte y uno evolved into the French game Vingt-et-un, but today this name is used and is the dominant standard term in casinos worldwide.
What is "Blackjack"?
The Colosseum, a massive amphitheater used for gladiatorial contests, is located in this city in Italy.
What is "Rome"?
A saturation diver engages in the underwater repair of offshore oil rigs and this.
What are "ships"?
This US state is named after French King Louis XIV (The Sun King") who reigned 72 years in the 17th to early 18th century.
What is "Louisiana"?
This French-derived word describes the main course of a meal, literally meaning “to remove.”
What is “entrée”?
The oldest recorded sport, dating back to ancient Egypt, involves throwing this object for distance.
What is "javelin"?
Located in Peru, Machu Picchu was a 15th-century Incan citadel located high in these mountains.
What is "Andes"?
A dendrochronologist studies the rings of these living things to determine its age along with the condition of its environment.
What are "trees"?
This type of engine is named after a German inventor name Rudolf whose last name was this.
Who is "Diesel"?
This military term meaning “a surprise attack” comes from the Dutch for “thunderstorm.”
What is "blitz"? ( "bliksem" in Dutch )
Known as “Chaturanga”, this board game - which later evolved to include colored squares - was invented in India.
A: What is "chess"?
Located in Jordan, West Asia, Petra is a carved city hidden in desert cliffs and is described by this flower.
What is "Rose"
This skilled worker shapes and joins metal parts to produce tools and machinery.
What is a "welder"?
This sweater is named after British military officer who popularized a specific knitted, front-opening woolen garment during the 19th century's Crimean War.
Who is "James Brudenell, Earl Of Cardigan"?
This British slang term for “friend” comes from the Hindi word for “brother.”
What is "mate"?
This sport combines running, cycling, and swimming in one event.
What is an "triathlon"?
This wonder in Brazil, standing atop Corcovado Mountain, features a statue with outstretched arms.
What is "Christ The Redeemer"?
This type of watcher is a hired individual who watches applied industrial coatings as it dries in order to check for defects.
What is "paint?"
This type of women’s undergarment is the last name of famous women’s rights activist Amelia.
What are "bloomers"? ( Amelia Bloomer ).
This slang term for money comes from the Hindi word "lut" which means “to plunder.”
What is “loot”?
The fastest-recorded speed in any ball sport belongs to this game, with serves exceeding 200 mph.
What is "badminton"?