Thunder Bay
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Natural Wonders of the World
7 Wonders of the World
My Fair Lady
Alan Alda
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This is a dessert that you can only get in Thunder Bay?
Persians
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In what decade did Man o’ War retire from horse racing: the 1920s or 1930s?
1920s. His final race took place in Windsor, Ontario. The racehorse won 20 out of 21 races during his two-year career
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What is the tallest mountain in the world?
Mount Everest
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This world wonder hosts gladiatorial contests, wild animal hunts, and other public spectacles during the Roman Empire.
The Colosseum, Italy
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Who originally portrayed Eliza Doolittle in the Broadway show, from 1956 to 1958?
Julie Andrews. She was succeeded by Sally Ann Howes in February 1958.
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This is the name of Alda’s M*A*S*H character.
Who is Benjamin Franklin “Hawkeye” Pierce? In an interview with the Television Academy Foundation, Alda described the character as a “smart aleck.”
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This is the most popular sightseeing spot in Thunder Bay. There is a park campground named after this. There are many legends about how this occurred.
Sleeping Giant
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What is the highest-ranking suit in the game of bridge?
Spades. The ranking order (highest to lowest) is spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs.
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This natural wonder is found in the ocean. Fish love it here.
The Great Barrier Reefs
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This world wonder is in Peru. It is A symbol of the Incan Empire and was built around 1450AD. It was also named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007
Machu Picchu
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On what earlier play is My Fair Lady based?
Pygmalion. Broadway playbills and posters traditionally credit the earlier work by name
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As a child, Alda contracted this viral illness that causes pain, muscle weakness, and paralysis.
What is polio? To treat the virus, his parents chose an Australian-developed regimen using hot woolen blankets and stretching.
300
This monument is about a gentleman who ran for Cancer
The Terry Fox Monument
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What is the name of the sea that lies between Israel and Jordan?
The Dead Sea. It is the lowest-elevation body of water in the world and one of the saltiest
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This is one of the biggest falls in Canada. This fall is shared between Canada and the USA
Niagra Falls
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This World Wonder the longest man-made structure in the world. It was built as a defensive fortification against nomadic invaders.
The Great Wall of China
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During a memorable musical number, Eliza and Professor Higgins sing about what weather phenomenon?
Rain. “The Rain in Spain” remains one of the work’s most popular tunes with its catchy lyrics
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It is the branch of the military in which Alda served after college.
What is the army? He served one year at Fort Benning and six months in Korea
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This is the most known mountain in Thunder Bay. It is considered sacred ground by the members of the Fort William First Nation.
Mount McKay
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What is the oldest swimming stroke?
The breaststroke. According to many sources, people have been using the breaststroke since the 16th century.
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This mountain is Japan's tallest mountain. it is a sacred symbol and a popular tourist destination.
Mount Fuji
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This world wonder is in Brazil. This wonder looks like a tall man looking out to the world with arms wide open. It was Build in the 1922-1931.
Christ The Redeemer
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Was Audrey Hepburn’s singing included in the 1964 film?
No. Her songs were dubbed by Marni Nixon, a successful film “ghost singer” at the time
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Alda also appears as Dr. Gabriel Lawrence in this ’90s medical drama show about a Chicago hospital
What is ER? His character on the show has experience as an army doctor.
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This is a place that is commonly used for weddings or concerts. This is a place where poeple can go and learn about the 1815.
Old Fort William
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Who wrote Rip Van Winkle?
Washington Irving. It was a short story published in 1819. The story is set in the Catskill Mountains in New York.
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This natural wonder is located in northwestern Arizona, USA. It is known for the size and colourful landscape
Grand Canyon
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It was built in the 4th century BC in Jordan. It is known for its spectacular, rock-cut architecture. It includes temples, tombs, and houses carved into the sandstone cliffs.
Petra
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In 1965, Audrey Hepburn was not nominated for Best Actress for her role as Eliza Doolittle; for what role did Julie Andrews win the award instead?
Mary Poppins. Ironically, Andrews was replaced for the film by Hepburn, due to Hepburn’s star power at the time.
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Alda wrote, directed, and stars in this 1981 romantic film alongside Carol Burnett, playing a couple vacationing with friends
What is The Four Seasons? The film was remade recently by Tina Fey, who is a big fan of the original.