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Ep287: Popular Landmarks Trivia · Kidcast Daily

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Hit play. It's trivia time.
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Gather round friends in the lines for space, books, movies 2
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science facts coming at you Hey kid cast daily trivia time.
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Here we go. Ready.
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Set your brains. Will welcome to Kickass Daily,
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where we bring news, trivia, fun facts, and more just for curious
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kids like you. Today's episode is all about
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popular Landmarks trivia. Get ready to travel around the
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world and test your knowledge of the world's most famous places.
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I'll ask you a question, give you a few seconds to think, then
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reveal the answer. Let's get started.
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Here's your first question. Which giant statue in New York
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Harbor was a gift from France to the United States?
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The answer is the Statue of Liberty.
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It was a gift from the people of France to celebrate the
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Centennial of America's independence, the abolition of
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slavery, and friendship between the two countries.
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Next up, what is the name of the famous clock tower in London,
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England? The answer is Big Ben.
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Although many people call the whole tower Big Ben, that's
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actually the name of the huge bell inside the tower.
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The tower itself is called the Elizabeth Tower.
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Let's try another. Which landmark in India is made
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of white marble and was built as a symbol of love by an emperor
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for his wife? The answer is the Taj Mahal.
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It's one of the most beautiful buildings in the world and is
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located in the city of Agra. Here's a fun one.
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Which ancient landmark in Italy was once used for gladiator
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battles and could seat more than 50,000 people?
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The answer is the Colosseum. The Colosseum is in Rome and
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it's almost 2000 years old. Ready for the next question?
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Which famous wall stretches more than 13,000 miles across
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northern China? The answer is the Great Wall of
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China. It's so long that it would take
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months to walk the entire length.
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Here's a slightly tricky one. What is the name of the famous
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tower in Paris that sparkles with lights every night?
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The answer is the Eiffel Tower. It's one of the most visited
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landmarks in the world and stands over 1000 feet tall.
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Let's see if you know this. Which famous statue in Brazil
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stands with open arms on top of a mountain overlooking Rio de
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Janeiro? The answer is Christ the
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Redeemer. This statue is one of the new 7
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Wonders of the World and is a symbol of peace for many.
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Here's one for animal lovers. Which landmark in Australia has
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a name that means great rock and changes color at sunrise and
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sunset? The answer is Uluru.
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Sometimes called Ayers Rock, this giant sandstone rock
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formation is sacred to Aboriginal Australians.
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Here's another Which United States landmark features the
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faces of four presidents carved into a mountain?
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The answer is Mount Rushmore. You can see the faces of George
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Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham
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Lincoln carved into the rock in South Dakota.
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Let's try a famous bridge. What is the name of the bright
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red suspension bridge found in San Francisco, CA?
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The answer is the Golden Gate Bridge.
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It's one of the most photographed bridges in the
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world. Here's a question about a chilly
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place. Which famous landmark at the
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South Pole is made-up of frozen water and is the largest of its
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kind on Earth? The answer is Antarctica's ice
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sheet. The Antarctica ice sheet
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contains about 60% of all the fresh water on Earth.
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Ready for a unique one? Which leaning building in Italy
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was actually a mistake because of soft ground?
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The answer is the Leaning Tower of Pisa.
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The tower started leaning while it was being built, but it's
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still standing after more than 800 years.
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Here's one for fans of tall buildings.
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What is the world's tallest building located in Dubai,
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United Arab Emirates? The answer is the Burj Khalifa.
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It stands at over 2700 feet tall and has more than 160 floors.
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Let's see if you know this natural wonder.
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Which giant waterfall is made-up of three separate waterfalls and
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is located on the border of Canada and the United States?
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The answer is Niagara Falls. Millions of tourists visit
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Niagara Falls every year to see the powerful rushing water.
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Here's a fun fact for animal fans.
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Which island landmark in the Indian Ocean is known for its
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giant stone statues with big heads called Moai?
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The answer is Easter Island. The Moai statues were carved
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hundreds of years ago by the Rapa Nui people.
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How about this? What is the name of the ancient
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city in Jordan that was carved into pink rock cliffs and is
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known as the Rose City? The answer is Petra.
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Petra is famous for its beautiful stone structures and
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hidden tombs. Let's travel to Africa for this
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one. Which ancient stone monument in
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Egypt has the body of a lion and the head of a pharaoh?
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The answer is the Great Sphinx of Giza.
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It's one of the largest and oldest statues in the world.
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Here's a question about a magical castle.
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Which famous castle in Germany inspired the look of many fairy
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tale castles and is found on a hill in Bavaria?
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The answer is Neuschwanstein Castle.
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This castle looks like it's straight out of a storybook
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ready for something unusual. Which landmark in Arizona is a
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huge Canyon carved by the Colorado River and is known for
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its colorful rock layers? The answer is the Grand Canyon.
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The Grand Canyon is about a mile deep and over 270 miles long.
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Let's try a question about a city famous for canals.
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Which Italian city is built on more than 100 small islands and
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has no cars, only boats and gondolas?
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The answer is Venice. The city's canals are like
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streets, and people travel by boat instead of by car.
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Here's one for a very old landmark.
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Which huge prehistoric monument in England is made of giant
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standing stones arranged in a circle?
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The answer is Stonehenge. No one is exactly sure how the
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stones were moved there thousands of years ago.
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Time for a fun fact about a landmark in Africa.
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What is the tallest mountain in Africa?
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Famous for its snow capped peak even though it's near the
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equator, The answer is Mount Kilimanjaro.
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Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro is a challenge that many people dream
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of. Let's go down under for our next
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one. What is the name of the world's
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largest coral reef system located off the coast of
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Australia? The answer is the Great Barrier
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Reef. It's so big you can see it from
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space and it's home to thousands of species of sea life.
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Here's a question about a cold, icy palace.
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What is the name of the palace in Russia that is famous for its
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colorful onion shaped domes and is located in Red Square,
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Moscow? The answer is Saint Basil's
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Cathedral. It's bright colors and unique
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shapes make it one of the most famous buildings in Russia.
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Now for our super challenge question.
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This one is extra tricky. Which mountain is the tallest in
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the world, above sea level and is part of the Himalayas?
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The answer is Mount Everest. It's 29,000 and 29 feet tall,
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and climbers from all over the world try to reach its summit.
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Thanks for playing popular Landmarks trivia with us today.
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How many did you get right? Whether you answered one or all
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of them, keep exploring and learning about our amazing
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world. Be sure to join us next time on
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Kick Cast Daily, where curiosity leads the way.
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Grab your breakfast, Feeling fine adventures.
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Waiting.