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Right, apparently I`m a f***ing moron. :(

As I was away with my friend recently, the topic of discussion turned to The Sydney Opera House and my friend saying it was top 3 most famous landmarks in the world.

I`d never even heard of it. :o

My mate was dumbfounded, but was unable to provide me with reference on where and why I should have seen it, after I`d explained that I know absolutely nothing about Australia so it`s probably why I`d never heard of it.

Anyway I realise I should have heard of it, but after looking on Wikipedia, it`s not just a case of I didn`t recognise it by name, I don`t know it by sight either. :/

Was looking for a list on google, but surprisingly it`s hard to find one (I`d expected to find loads and then just see the different ones based on opinion).

With the view to avoiding me looking like a complete moron in the future, thought people here may be able to provide linkage to lists, or compile a collective?




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apparently I`m a f***ing moron.
I`m struggling to disagree with you there.

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I miss the honky tonks, the Dairy Queens and Seven Elevens...

I seriously cant believe you`ve never heard of the Opera Houses whether you know Oz or not!! :o

Have a look at this

http://www.express.co.uk/features/view/56407/Top-10-modern-wonders-of-the-world

Juls

This item was edited on Wednesday, 1st October 2008, 09:32

Its fairly famous, and fairly iconic...so I`m a little surprised that you`ve never seen it (Sydney`s annual New Year`s celebrations?? 2000 Olympics??).

Anyway, here`s a list of "Top 10" (even though there`s 8??) that someone`s already made:
www.professionaltravelguide.com/the-worlds-greatest-landmarks/editors-top-10-736775/

Not sure I agree with their choices though.

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erm, Welcome to Planet Earth :)

Its probably better to go for the top 10 man made and top 10 natural wonders that probably makes for a better split.

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I`m struggling to disagree with you there.

Seconded

Thirded. :/
I certainly rank the Sydney Opera House (and nearby harbour bridge) as right up there with the Taj Mahal, Eiffel Tower, Golden Gate bridge etc.etc.

This item was edited on Wednesday, 1st October 2008, 11:29

Fourtheth? - maybe it`s time to get out of the house instead of watching DVDs and playing on here! ;)
Other man-made stuff that I would count in the top whatever ir is:-
Eiffel Tower
Millennium Dome
Statue Of Liberty
Them rocks in USA with presidents on it :D
That metal bloke up near Newcastle :D
Old Trafford - Ok getting stupid now...

This item was edited on Wednesday, 1st October 2008, 11:38

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Eiffel Tower

The what now? :D




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