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Answer: Republic of Genoa

Cristoforo Colombo (aka Christopher Columbus) was born in 1451, in the city of Genoa. At the time, Genoa was the capital of the former Republic of Genoa which existed from the 11th century until the year 1797, when Napoleon Bonaparte took over the region and established the Ligurian Republic in its place. Christopher Columbus has long been given credit for discovering of America in 1492, however there is now evidence to suggest that America may have already been discovered by Europeans centuries earlier.

Answer: seven

The Statue of Liberty was designed by sculptor Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and was a gift from the French to the United States. The statue was originally constructed in France and was later shipped to New York Harbor in pieces, where it was reassembled atop of a stone pedestal in 1886.

When it was first built, the statue (which is made of copper) was colored light brown like a penny. Over time, weathering caused the statue to become the pale green color that it is today. There are seven points on the crown, which represent the seven seas and the seven continents of the world.

Answer: Lake Baikal

Lake Baikal is located near the city of Irkutsk, Russia, which lies just north of the Russian border with Mongolia. The lake has several distinguishing accolades. It is the deepest freshwater lake in the world with a maximum depth of 5,387 ft (1,642 m). In addition, Lake Baikal is considered to be the largest freshwater lake by volume as well as the world's oldest lake.

Answer: 8

American swimmer Michael Phelps managed to break a gold medal record that was previously held by Mark Spitz, who won seven golds during the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany. In addition, Michael Phelps has claimed the record for the most Olympic gold medals won overall with 23 between 2000 and 2016.

This was a tremendous accomplishment considering that there were previously four competitors tied for the record with nine.

Answer: Diamond

Diamond could have been called man (and woman's) best friend. Sir Isaac Newton lived from 1643-1727 and was the man responsible for developing the three basic laws of physics. In addition, Newton has contributed to current theories about gravity, as well as the advancements in mathematics with the development of calculus.

While Newton was thought to have loved his dog, Diamond was blamed for allegedly knocking over a candle which set fire to papers that contained several decades worth of research.

Answer: fresco

Fresco is an art technique where paint is applied to fresh lime plaster. Though the term fresco comes from the Italian language, the technique has been used since the time of Ancient Egypt. One of the best known examples of a fresco painting is the mural that was painted on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican by Renaissance artist Michelangelo Buonarotti.

Answer: Navy SEALS

The term SEAL is an acronym that means SEa, Air and Land Teams. The Navy SEALs evolved from reconnaissance groups that operated during World War II and the Korean War. The first official Navy SEAL teams were formed on January 1, 1962. BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training) is a 24-week training course that each prospective candidate (male or female) must complete. Candidates who fail the BUD/S are unable to continue their SEAL training.

Answer: Great Eastern

The SS Great Eastern was a British steamship that was completed in 1859. It was first used as a passenger vessel that made frequent trips across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1866, the SS Great Eastern was tasked with laying down one of the first transatlantic telegraph cables which ran from Ireland to Newfoundland, Canada.

This was actually the third attempt to lay the cable down. The first cable was laid down in 1858, but it failed after three weeks. The second attempt was made in 1865, but the cable broke halfway between Ireland and Canada.

Answer: The Victoria Cross

The Victoria Cross was introduced by Queen Victoria on January 29, 1856. It was first awarded during a special ceremony at Hyde Park in London on June 26, 1857 to 62 soldiers who had demonstrated acts of valor an bravery during the Crimean War (1853-1856).

The Victoria Cross itself features a cross made of bronze attached to a red ribbon, though blue was also used prior to 1918. In the center of the cross is a lion standing on top of St. Edward's Crown. Below the crown is a crest featuring the words "For Valour".

Answer: Runnymede

The Magna Carta (aka Great Charter) was an agreement made between King John of England and several barons which sought to limit the power of the monarchy and grant more liberties to the noblemen. The Magna Carta would serve as an inspiration for the United States Constitution.

The Magna Carta was ratified on June 15, 1215 at Runnymede, a meadow found along the banks of the Thames River in England, roughly 32 km (20 mi) west of downtown London. A monument dedicated to the Magna Carta was completed there in 1957.