Joe Biden Praises Grand Canyon as One of Earth's Top Natural Wonders, Despite Discrepancy in Count

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President Joe Biden visited Arizona, a key battleground state, and highlighted the importance of the economy and climate provisions in his I...

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Rachael Wiley

09 August 2023 8:51 am

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Joe Biden Praises Grand Canyon as One of Earth's Top Natural Wonders, Despite Discrepancy in Count

President Biden Highlights Economy and Climate Provisions in Arizona Visit

President Joe Biden visited Arizona, a key battleground state, and emphasized the importance of the economy and climate provisions in his Inflation Reduction Act. The visit comes at a time of record-breaking temperatures across the country.

Biden's Statement on the Grand Canyon Draws Criticism

In a video clip shared by TheBlaze, Joe Biden is seen speaking about the Grand Canyon, calling it one of the earth's nine wonders and wonders of the world. Critics have highlighted that the Grand Canyon is not included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World, which only features man-made structures.

The Seven Wonders of the World

The article discusses a list of ancient wonders that includes the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Colossus of Rhodes, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus at Olympia, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. However, it highlights that the only structure that has truly endured over time is the Great Pyramid at Giza.

The New Seven Wonders of the World

In 2007, a global contest was held to determine the new wonders of the world. The updated list includes the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, Petra in Jordan, The Great Wall in China, Chechen Itza in Mexico, Machu Picchu in Peru, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, and the Taj Mahal in India.

CNN's List of Seven Natural Wonders of the World

CNN compiled a list in 1997 of the "Seven Natural Wonders of the World," which includes the Grand Canyon. The other wonders on the list are Mount Everest, Paricutin Volcano, Victoria Falls, Rio de Janeiro Harbor, the Great Barrier Reef, and the Northern Lights.

Biden's Visit to Arizona Concludes

President Biden recently concluded his visit to Arizona and gave his first one-on-one interview in a while, which aired on The Weather Channel. During the interview, a clip went viral showing Biden brushing a bug off Stephanie Abrams' chest.

"Oh thanks. Appreciate it." - Stephanie Abrams

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