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Stonehenge, Wiltshire, UK

The prehistoric monument is Britain's most incredible wonder and arguably the most mystical rock formation in the world. Set just outside of Salisbury, Wiltshire, one of the UK's most historic towns, it was built in several stages. An early henge monument was built about 5,000 years ago, with the stone circle erected around 2500 BC. The as-yet-unsolved mystery of how the giant stones came to be transported to the Salisbury Plains only adds to its intrigue. Alongside the nearby prehistoric remains of Avebury, Stonehenge earned its UNESCO World Heritage status in 1986.

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IT’S MY WIFE’S BIRTHDAY NEXT WEEK AND SHE’S BEEN LEAVING JEWELRY CATALOGS ALL OVER OUR HOUSE.

So I got her a magazine rack.

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Petra, Jordan

The startling beauty of the ancient hand-hewn sandstone city of Petra cannot be overestimated. Established in 213 BC, it was once the capital city of the Arab Nabateans who were famed for their skill at carving buildings into rocks. Carved into the facing sandstone rock wall is Petra’s most famous and exquisite building, known as Al-Khazneh (or the Treasury), a breathtaking red-hued temple. Despite now being firmly on the tourist trail, this age-old wonder remains astonishing.  

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I TOLD MY DAD I WANT TO SEE SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME.

He said, “But son, it’s the same film if you watch it here.”

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Great Wall of China, China

A magnificent feat of construction, the Great Wall winds for thousands of miles in sections from Shanhaiguan on China's east coast to Jiayuguan in the west. While it's nonsense that it can be seen from space, its scale is extraordinary. Most of the wall that still exists today was built during the Ming dynasty, when watchtowers and fortresses were added to strengthen its defense. Some of its best-preserved sections can be found snaking across hilltops north of Beijing, whilst the watchtowers of Mutianyu provide spectacular outlooks. 

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IF SLOW OLD MEN USE WALKING STICKS, WHAT DO FAST OLD MEN USE?

Hurry canes.

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Mount Everest, the Himalayas, Nepal

One of the seven natural wonders of the world, the stature and hostile beauty of the planet's most iconic mountain is bewitching. Straddling the border between Nepal and Tibet, Everest has become a pinnacle of human endurance, alluring people to attempt to conquer its treacherous slopes every year. The highest mountain in the world, it is over 60 million years old and it grows about a half-inch taller annually.  

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WELL, IT’S TIME TO GET MY WINTER CAR READY…

And put away my autumn-mobile.

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Pompeii, Campania, Italy

This world wonder was lost for almost 1,700 years after Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 and its deathly debris engulfed the Roman city and its ill-fated inhabitants. Pompeii, near the modern-day city of Naples, is arguably the most significant Roman ruin in the world and a truly remarkable place to explore. An array of incredibly preserved villas, workshops, brothels and even an amphitheater can be found littered throughout the city's excavated streets, recalling what life may have been like in the 1st century AD.

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Pompeii, Campania, Italy

This world wonder was lost for almost 1,700 years after Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD 79 and its deathly debris engulfed the Roman city and its ill-fated inhabitants. Pompeii, near the modern-day city of Naples, is arguably the most significant Roman ruin in the world and a truly remarkable place to explore. An array of incredibly preserved villas, workshops, brothels and even an amphitheater can be found littered throughout the city's excavated streets, recalling what life may have been like in the 1st century AD

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Namib Desert, Namibia

Desolate and arid yet beguilingly beautiful, the Namib Desert is one of the most dramatic landscapes on the planet. It's also the oldest desert in the world, developed over millions of years from sand blown in from the Atlantic Ocean. Namibia's desert is far more than its sandy landscape however, with an astonishing amount of colors and inhabitants (including, ostrich, zebra, giraffe and antelope). Sossusvlei, set within the Namib-Naukluft National Park, is famed for its vivid red and orange sand dunes and white sand pans. The 278 foot (85m) Dune 45 is one of its prettiest sights, with breathtaking views at its sandy peak.

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MY YOGA INSTRUCTOR WAS DRUNK TODAY.

Put me in a very awkward position.

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Patagonia, Argentina and Chile

A rugged landscape of jagged peaks, shimmering lakes, ancient forests and vast glaciers, Patagonia is a region that captures the imagination and has an irresistible appeal for adventurers. The three sharp granite towers that rise bewitchingly 6,000 feet (1,829m) are one of the vast national park's most striking landmarks. Known as Torres del Paine, they formed over 12 million years ago. The park's Lake Pehoé is another huge draw (pictured), a sparkling stretch of water set against the rugged mountains

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TESLAS DON’T HAVE A “NEW CAR” SMELL.

They have an Elon Musk.

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Angkor Archaeological Park, Siem Reap, Cambodia

Cambodia's famous ancient lost jungle city is among the most incredible and largest archaeological sites on Earth. The majestic temples and monuments of Angkor were built between the 9th and 15th centuries, when the Khmer civilization was at the height of its power. The largest and most famous temple in the sprawling complex is the breathtaking Angkor Wat (pictured). The temple is especially magical at sunrise, beautifully mirrored in the still waters of the reflection pools. 

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I MET TOM HANKS ONCE. HE WAS SO RUDE.

I asked for his autograph and all he wrote was thanks.

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Lake Baikal, Siberia, Russia

The deepest lake in the world and one of the clearest too, Lake Baikal in the depths of Siberia is a place that compels superlatives. Known as the pearl of Siberia, its icy waters plunge down an astonishing 5,387 foot (1,642m) into the earth. It's bigger by volume than all the Great Lakes of America combined. You could stack three Empire State Buildings on top of the other and still not reach the surface. Home to many creatures that can't be found anywhere else on the planet, legend has it that taking a dip in its mysterious waters will lengthen your life.

 

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TESLA FOUNDER ELON MUSK IS ORIGINALLY FROM SOUTH AFRICA, WHICH IS STRANGE.

You’d think he was from Mad-at-gas-car.

Old Pune

 

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Chichén Itzá, Yucatán, Mexico

The mysterious Mayan site of Chichén Itzá was central to the ancient civilization between AD 750 and 1200. The rich and intricate complex of stepped pyramids, temples, columned arcades and other stone structures is the most popular tourist destination on Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula. The most famous structure is the magnificent 78-foot-high (24m) Temple of Kukulkan, also known as El Castillo. Created as a physical calendar with 365 steps – one for each day of the year – during the spring and summer equinox, a shadow cast by the setting sun creates the illusion of a serpent slithering down the steps.

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MY GIRLFRIEND KEEPS TELLING ME TO STOP MAKING MATH PUNS.

She thinks they’re irrational.

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Christ the Redeemer, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Whether you're religious or not, the sight of a 98-foot (30m) Christ rising above Rio de Janeiro's magical mountainous landscape with outstretched arms is a remarkable sight. The largest Art Deco statue in the world, the iconic monument was the brainchild of a priest in the 1850s but wasn't built until the 1920s. Dedicated in 1931, the concrete Christ has surveyed the city from the top of the forest-clad Corcovado mountain ever since and is one of Brazil’s most visited sights.

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Then he asked, “Do you smoke or drink coffee?”

I replied, “I drink it!”

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Sagrada Familia, Barcelona, Spain

This towering Gothic basilica in Barcelona has become a symbol of the avant-garde city and usually attracts tourists far and wide. The Sagrada Familia is one of many architectural gems in the city but it's the most mesmerizing and intriguing. Antoni Gaudí began work on his masterpiece in 1882 and it is only due for completion in 2026, the centenary of his death in 1926. The famed Catalan architect oversaw the cathedral’s construction and was later buried in a chapel in the Sagrada Familia's crypt

 

 

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I ACCIDENTALLY TOOK MY CAT’S MEDS THIS MORNING.

Don’t ask meow.

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Table Mountain, Cape Town, South Africa

South Africa's flat-topped mountain is one of the most famous and admired peaks in the world. It's also one of the most ancient at over 260 million years old. Now part of a national park, it is also home to an incredible array of flora and fauna including endemic species such as the Table Mountain ghost frog and a whopping 1,470 flower species. Towering over Cape Town and sitting at the top of Africa, the impressive landmark is considered one of the seven wonders of the natural world. 

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Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

This vast and ancient volcanic caldera in Tanzania's stunning Crater Highlands region is a spectacular sight. It's the world's largest inactive, intact and unfilled caldera. Surrounded by steep escarpment walls, the vast grasslands below are home to an extraordinary range of fauna and flora. Set within the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, it was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for having one of Africa's richest and diverse concentration of mammals, including all of the Big Five and the critically endangered black rhino. 

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WHY DOES DANIEL CRAIG HAVE GREY HAIR IN THE LATEST BOND MOVIE?

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Uluru, Northern Territory, Australia

The imposing beauty and spiritual significance of this mammoth monolith, which thrusts out of the red dirt in the desolate center of Australia, is unnerving. Surrounded by the Red Centre's untamed wilderness as far as the eye can see, there's something truly primeval about the ancient sandstone boulder. With its sacred significance to the Anangu Aboriginals – the custodians of the land – climbing the rock is now forbidden yet it is still one of the top natural attractions in the world. 

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A stable economy.

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The Great Temple at Abu Simbel, Nubia, Egypt

Painstakingly chipped into a mountainside, this imposing temple was completed in 1265 BC to commemorate the victory of Ramesses II and his queen Nefertari in the Battle of Kadesh. Set in the deep south of Egypt, it is most famous for its 65-foot-high (20m) depictions of the powerful pharaoh. The mighty rock-hewn temple lay forgotten until it was rediscovered by Swiss traveler Johann Ludwig in 1813. When the Aswan Dam was built during the 1960s, the temple was carefully dismantled and moved to higher ground to save it from flooding. Today, the mighty monument looms safely in its remote location.

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MY WIFI PASSWORD IS “WRITTENONTHEROUTER”…

I let all my guests walk to the router and let them unsuccessfully try to use the initial password until I tell them it’s literally “writtenontherouter”.

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WHAT DO YOU CALL A ONE-LEGGED HIPPO?

A hoppo.

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Moai, Easter Island, Chile

Far-flung Easter Island – one of the remotest inhabited islands on Earth – is a remarkable place, made even more so by its mysterious moai. These giant stone-carved heads and torsos stand stoically on sites around the volcanic island. It's widely thought, but not known for certain, that they were carved by the Rapa Nui people in deference to important ancestors. Nearly 900 moai were carved and erected across the island between the 11th and 14th centuries, with many of the rocks sourced from the Rano Raraku quarry, a spectacular volcanic crater that still remains on the island. 

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Taj Mahal, Agra, India

One of the world's most beautiful buildings and India's most famous monument, this white marble mausoleum has become symbolic of enduring love. It was built in the 1630s by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. An exquisite example of Islamic architecture, it took about 22 years to complete with a workforce of around 20,000 people. With its breathtaking fine detail and gleaming façade, we can see why the Taj Mahal earned its UNESCO status in 1983 and is often considered one of the new seven wonders of the world.

 

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I WENT TO THE ACUPUNCTURIST THE OTHER DAY.

When I got home my voodoo doll was dead.

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Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA

There's a good reason that a staggering 6.38 million people visited this cavernous multicolored canyon in Arizona in 2018. The gaping chasm is one of nature's truly epic sights. Carved out by the Colorado River over millions of years, the Grand Canyon measures 277 miles (446km) in length and reaches widths of up to 18 miles (29km) wide. With its cavernous size, the rust-colored canyon boasts spectacular views across the desert landscape. The South Rim is best known for its scenic lookouts.  

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Angel Falls, Venezuela

At 3,212-foot-high (979m), these plunging waters in the east of Venezuela make up the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. The astonishing sight is one of many within the equally arresting Canaima National Park, a vast expanse of untamed jungle that's characterized by distinctive table-top mountains and crashing waterfalls. The remote location of Angel Falls, hidden in the heart of a lush jungle, only adds to its wonder.

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Bagan, Myanmar

Located in Myanmar’s Mandalay region, the ancient city of Bagan is a former royal kingdom steeped in otherworldly beauty and history. An incredible number of temples, palaces, pagodas and monasteries lie cheek-by-jowl along the Irrawaddy River. In fact, Bagan has the most concentrated area of Buddhist religious structures in the world and each one has its own unique charm and history. Drifting over the fertile plains of the Irrawaddy Delta on a hot air balloon at sunrise is the most magical way to appreciate the scale of the site.

 

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DID YOU HEAR ABOUT THE COP WHO FELL AND BROKE HIS RADIO?

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Kyoto, Japan

Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto, is a seriously stunning place to discover. A city of ornate temples, sacred shrines, well-preserved historic neighborhoods and classical gardens, it's home to some of the country's best cultural gems. It's especially alluring during the cherry blossom season in spring and when the fall leaves blaze. Some of the city's best attractions include the 11th-century Byodo-in Temple, the golden Kinkakuji Temple and the 1,300-year-old shrine Fushimi Inari Taisha. 

 

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WHAT DO YOU CALL A BANANA WITH EYES?

A binini.