Quote Originally Posted by Papewaio
Internet + multiple votes + vote buying + non-UNESCO sanctioned + religiously motivated campaigning + voting by uneducated masses + publicity stunt = invalid.
Just wanted to add those few but important additions to the already valid-yet-incomplete equation there Papester.

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I mean seriously, Christ the Redeemer? THAT won when compared to other modern human constructs such as:

Largest suspension bridge in the world

Tallest current skyscraper in the world

Largest man-made islands in the world

Deepest mine in the world, where temperatures reach 55C, and air conditioning is required

Biggest dam(n) in the world

And if you want religious items, what about:

Largest Buddha statue in the world (not modern, but still...)

Largest christian church in the world

Largest mosque in the world

Personally, if they really wanted to make a "modern" list of the 7 greatest world wonders, I'd prefer that an educated, learned group of individuals, like the leaders of UNESCO or the National Geographic Society, make this instead of the ignorant seething masses who would be politically or personally motivated. I mean c'mon, buying votes? Man, I can't wait for the first time I get to have an argument/discussion with someone in person about this BS. /dripping sarcasm