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Hogwarts Castle
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Hint #1: This once imaginary castle, built to replicate the famous movies to a staggering
level of detail, opened to the public June 18, 2010. They’re filled with Easter eggs for
fans to discover.
Hint #2: Made Popular in Books and then later in live action movies this castle is full of
wonders! Moving staircases, Ghosts in portraits and Bewitched ceilings reflect the sky.
Hint #3: Home to Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, Ravenclaw or Slythering, this incredible castle is
a magical school, now located in Universal Studios, Florida.
Answer: Hogwarts Castle
Dominican Republic
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Hint #1. This Caribbean nation is the birthplace of Merengue, a sensational rhythm and dance based on musical elements like drums, brass, chorded instruments, and accordion.
Hint #2. Thousands of Humpback Whales migrate here every year, the surrounding oceans become a Humpback whale sanctuary from January to March for breeding and raising their young.
Hint #3. Baseball is their national sport. Amongst more than 100 players across American baseball leagues, some of their famous players include David Ortiz, Albert Pujols, and Hanley Ramirez
Answer: Dominican Republic
Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
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Hint #1. This Town is recognized as the site where William Bradford and the Mayflower Pilgrims disembarked their ship in 1620.
Hint #2. In 1621 the well-known first Thanksgiving took place with the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag Tribes. Wampanoag, means People of the First Light.
Hint #3. It is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) south of Boston, Massachusetts in a region known as the South Shore.
Answer: Plymouth Rock, Massachusetts
Universal Studios, Orlando
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Hint #1. This popular Florida theme park opened in July 1990 and features cutting edge attractions based on pop culture icons, Hollywood blockbuster films and hit television shows.
Hint #2. Film producer, writer and director, Steven Spielberg has served as the executive creative consultant since its pre-production in 1986 and can be spotted in several rides.
Hint #3. E.T. Adventure Ride is the last remaining opening day ride at the Florida location.
Answer:
Universal Studios, Orlando
Leaning Tower of Pisa
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Hint #1. This exciting tower is located in a city and commune in Tuscany, central Italy.
Hint #2. This tower has been leaning since its construction in the 12th century! In 1993, 870 tonnes of lead counterweights were added, which straightened the tower slightly.
Hint #3. It is possible to reach the top of this tower and enjoy a wonderful view of the city from there. There is a total of 296 steps to climb!
Answer: Leaning Tower of Pisa
Alcatraz
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Hint #1. This popular tourist destination was a maximum security United States federal prison located on a 22 acre island in the San Francisco Bay, designed for inmates who were the worst of the worst.
Hint #2. It was shut down due to structural problems caused by saltwater saturation and that it costs three times more to house a prisoner than in other federal prisons.
Hint #3. Alphonse Capone, also known as Al Capone, spent four and a half years here and George Barnes, also known as Machine Gun Kelly, spent over 17 years.
Answer: Alcatraz
Calgary, Alberta
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Hint #1. In 1988, this city became the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympic Games.
Hint #2. This is the largest city in Alberta and the third largest in Canada. It has a population exceeding one million, but is not the Alberta capital.
Hint #3. Home of the ten-day event, which bills itself as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth", attracts over one million visitors per year and features one of the world's largest rodeos, The “____” Stampede!
Answer: Calgary, Alberta
Australia
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Hint #1: 80% of the animals (Including this adorable Kangaroo) are unique to this country.
Hint #2: This country is surrounded by the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Hint #3: The Great Barrier Reef in Eastern part of this country is the biggest coral reef system in the world. The reef consists of more than 3,000 reefs and 900 islands.
Hint #4: The Sydney Opera House, built in its biggest city, is famous for its roof’s architecture resembling shells or sails. The opera house was designed by Jørn Utzon from Denmark and it was built between 1959 and 1973.
Answer:
Australia
Clear Lake, Iowa
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Hint #1 This beautiful American small town is situated on a natural spring-fed lake midway between Des Moines and Minneapolis.
Hint #2: This town is home to the historic Surf Ballroom which was where Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens made their last performance on Feb. 3, 1959 before a tragic plane crash took their lives.
Hint #3: This event was the inspiration for one of the most iconic songs ever made, American Pie (by Don McLean). The farmer still clears a path to the crash site so anyone can walk through the field to pay their respects.
Answer: Clear Lake, Iowa
Basílica de la Sagrada Família
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Hint #1: Construction of this basilica began in 1882. In 1883, Architect Goudi took over and devoted his live to the project and is buried in the crypt.
Hint #2: This church has been called "the most extraordinary personal interpretation of Gothic architecture since the Middle Ages."
Hint #3: This church is located in Barcelona, Spain and construction is estimated to be completed after 2030
Answer: Basílica de la Sagrada Família, Barcelona, Spain
New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV
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Hint #1: This bridge is a centerpiece of the annual "Bridge Day", during which hundreds of people, with appropriate equipment, are permitted to climb on or jump from the bridge
Hint #2: In 2005, the structure gained additional attention when the US Mint issued a state quarter with the bridge depicted on one side.
Hint #3: This is the world’s 5th longest single-span arch bridge and is located in Fayette County, West Virginia. This started as a one-hour weekly country stage music radio “barn dance”.
Answer: New River Gorge Bridge, Fayetteville, WV
Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, TN
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Hint #1: This started as a one-hour weekly country stage music radio “barn dance”.
Hint #2: Membership remains one of country music’s crowning achievements.
Hint #3: Famous members of this organization have included: Johnny Cash, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn & Dolly Parton.
Answer: Grand Old Oprey, Nashville, TN
Tombstone, Arizona
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Hint #1: This town was founded in 1877 by Ed Schieffelin and named after his first silver mine.
Hint #2: This town’s most famous event in history was the Gunfight at the OK Corral, On October 26, 1881. This 30 second event involved Virgil, Morgan and Wyatt Earp.
Hint #3: Today 1500 residents call this Southeast Arizona city home.
Answer: Tombstone, Arizona
Iceland
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Hint #1: Known as the Land of Fire and Ice, this Country was settled by Vikings from Norway sometime in the 800s.
Hint #2: There are no forests in this Country in Europe, and Mosquitoes are non-existent.
Hint #3: Roughly 85 percent of its energy is from renewable resources, and well over half of that is geothermal alone.
Answer: Iceland
Disneyland
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Hint #1: "The Happiest Place On Earth!”
Hint #2: This famous California adventure park is home to many cartoon characters including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy.
Hint #3: Characters from Frozen, Star Wars and many other movie series are often free roaming throughout the park.
Answer: Disneyland
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