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= = =Wait a Second....There's New Ones?! =

**It's true! There is a new official list of the 7 Wonders of the World. Hard to believe, as there are many people that cant even name all 7 of the original. But hey, the world is changing after all. On July 7, 2007 (07.07.07) the official list was declared to the world. For the first time in history, the list was solely determined by votes polled from the public. This campaign enabled the world's population a voice in a historical event that will be remembered for many years to come (or at least until a new, "New 7 Wonders of the World is formed). Over 100 million people voiced their opinion worldwide. Actor and Actresses, Ben Kingsley, Hilary Swank, and Bipasha Basu were granted the opportunity to co-host the ceremonies in Lisbon's Benfica Stadium.**

**But Who's Responsible?**
**The answer to that question is Bernard Weber. He is credited for the launch of the New7Wonders Foundation in hopes of bringing together all continents of the world to honor and commemorate Earth's and its inhabitants' finest creations. This was declared by "Amri Dossal, executive director of the United Nations Office for Partnerships who acknowedged the foundations attempts to promote the UN's Millenium Development Goals". Weber has continued his dreams by operating another poll determining "The New7Wonders of Nature." But he didn't stop there. His next project is "New7Wonders Cities."**

**Why were they Chosen?**
**The new 7 wonders were formed and chosen because the Ancient Wonders were declared over 2 millenniums ago. Apparently the Federation kept the list to a mere 7 because the number continues to be the "number of things that the average person can remember."**

**This day was huge for Lisbon, as they will now forever be remembered as the only "city in the world where the historical result of 100 million votes was revealed: The Official Declaration of the New 7 Wonders of the World. "**

**What are the New 7 Wonders?**
Chichen Itza, Mexico - Mayan City

Christ Redeemer, Brazil - Large Statue

The Great Wall, China

Machu Picchu, Peru

Petra, Jordan - Ancient City

The Roman Colosseum, Italy

The Taj Mahal, India

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