This event on October 8-9, 1871 forced thousands of Illinois residents to flee their homes
They were ancient even before the other 6 wonders were built
The public farewell seen here took place in this year:(Nixon leaving Washington)
Its flowers & trees were irrigated by slaves turning screws to lift water from the Euphrates River
In his last battle, this man defeated Pompey's sons & supporters in 45 B.C. at Munda in Spain
Its light was created by fires of wood or oil intensified by several metal mirrors
This ancient wonder is said to have worn a sun-ray crown & stand beside, not over, a harbor
In the 4th century, this ancient wonder was transported from Olympia to Constantinople
French high-wire artist Philippe Petit is known for his 1974 walk between the towers of this NYC landmark
In 1997 he was knighted for writing plays; in 1999 he was Oscared for "Shakespeare In Love"