{"id":186986,"date":"2023-09-13T21:48:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T21:48:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=186986"},"modified":"2023-09-13T21:48:02","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T21:48:02","slug":"the-best-modern-wonders-of-the-world-revealed-and-two-are-in-the-uk-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/the-best-modern-wonders-of-the-world-revealed-and-two-are-in-the-uk-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The best modern wonders of the world revealed – and two are in the UK | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRITS have named their modern wonders of the world, including the Channel Tunnel, Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper \u2013 and the internet.<\/p>\n

The International Space Station also ranked highly in the poll of 2,000 adults, alongside Gaudi\u2019s La Sagrada Familia and the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.<\/p>\n


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It also emerged a quarter are more blown away by modern feats of engineering than those of the past.<\/p>\n

Although 79 per cent weren\u2019t aware of \u2018The Line\u2019, the ambitious project in Saudi Arabia to create an entire indoor city of the future<\/span> \u2013 but of those that were, 36 per cent reckoned it\u2019d trump all else.<\/p>\n

The research was commissioned by National Geographic ahead to launch Building Impossible with Daniel Ashville, a six-part series starting 14th September at 8pm, which explores ground-breaking projects currently under construction.<\/p>\n

Daniel, who has built his own construction empire from scratch, said: \u201cThere are incredible feats of engineering sprinkled across the globe and it seems inbuilt in humanity to never stop evolving and developing such creations.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe research is a celebration of these incredible creations and the wonder they can bring to those who are lucky enough to witness them with their own eyes.<\/p>\n

\u201cBut it doesn\u2019t stop, as we speak there are people putting work into pushing the boundaries further than ever before with new feats of engineering.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following the findings, a quiz has been created testing your knowledge of extreme engineering feats.<\/p>\n

The survey also found uniqueness, how much of an engineering marvel<\/span> it is and the innovation that\u2019s involved are the key elements that would make something worthy of being considered a modern wonder.<\/p>\n

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And 40 per cent think it\u2019s time for a new list of modern wonders of the world \u2013 with nine being seen as the ideal number.<\/p>\n

Stonehenge, the Eiffel\u00a0Tower\u00a0and the Louvre in Paris were the most visited iconic locations, followed by the Colosseum in Rome, Barcelona\u2019s Sagrada Familia and the Sistine Chapel in Vatican City.<\/p>\n

When deciding which impressive sights are worth visiting, family and friends, TV shows and Google were the most common sources of inspiration.<\/p>\n

Looking to the future, modern feats of engineering respondents would like to see included zero-waste communities, smart eco-cities and sky<\/span> gardens and farms.<\/p>\n

However, in the present, 62 per cent find it \u2018mind-bending\u2019 at times thinking about how some modern buildings have been built.<\/p>\n

And one in six\u00a0come up with\u00a0their own theories on how they were created, according to the OnePoll data.<\/p>\n

Stonehenge, the Great Wall of\u00a0China\u00a0and the pyramid of Giza were the creations that left respondents most baffled.<\/p>\n

It also emerged 59 per cent reckon it\u2019s crucial for the UK to continue constructing remarkable buildings and landmarks that solidify the country's significance on the global map.<\/p>\n

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Simon Raikes, commissioning editor at National Geographic, said: "Sometimes it does really feel like the impossible has been made possible when you look at so many feats of engineering across the world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery one of the cutting-edge stadiums, bridges, ships, tunnels, and aircraft Daniel visits is pushing the limits of modern engineering – and so this series offers a fascinating insight into the imagination, ingenuity, and sheer hard work required to build the impossible.\u201d<\/p>\n

TOP 20 WONDERS, ACCORDING TO BRITS<\/h3>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Great Wall of China: Modern sections and restoration efforts make it a symbol of engineering and history.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0International Space Station (ISS): A collaborative marvel of space technology and international cooperation.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Internet: Often considered one of the most transformative and significant technological innovations in human history.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Panama Canal: An impressive feat of engineering connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Golden Gate Bridge: Suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate Strait in California, USA.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Channel Tunnel: The undersea tunnel connecting the UK and France.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hubble Space Telescope: Transformative telescope providing images of the universe.<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Burj Khalifa: The world's tallest skyscraper, located in Dubai, UAE.<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hoover Dam: A monumental dam on the border of Nevada and Arizona, USA.<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CERN Large Hadron Collider: A particle accelerator complex on the\u00a0Swiss-French\u00a0border.<\/p>\n

11.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Gaudi\u2019s La Sagrada Familia: A cultural landmark and ongoing construction project, known for its intricate and unique architectural design, the largest unfinished Catholic church in the world.<\/p>\n

12.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Hanging Gardens of Singapore: The innovative vertical gardens at the Gardens by the Bay.<\/p>\n

13.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Shard: A modern skyscraper in London, UK, featuring a distinctive glass fa\u00e7ade.<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Shanghai Maglev Train: The world's fastest commercial train, using magnetic levitation technology.<\/p>\n

15.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One World Trade\u00a0Center: Rebuilt after 9\/11, it's a symbol of resilience and remembrance.<\/p>\n

16.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Palm Jumeirah: An artificial island in Dubai, shaped like a palm tree, with luxury resorts and residences.<\/p>\n

17.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Solar Impulse: The solar-powered aircraft that completed a round-the-world flight.<\/p>\n

18.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Three Gorges Dam: The largest hydroelectric dam in the world, situated in China.<\/p>\n

19.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Antarctic Research Stations: Modern scientific outposts like the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station.<\/p>\n

20.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Dubai's Artificial Islands: Including\u00a0The\u00a0World and The Universe Archipelagos.<\/p>\n

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