Game+Clues




 * Clues are ranked by difficulty [10= hardest to 1=easiest] **
 * For each clue below, be sure to answer BOTH research questions in your letter and collect at least 3 pictures/images, including: **
 * 1) a Google Earth image screen shot; **
 * 2) an actual photo of site/artifact (can use Panoramio OR Google Images), and **
 * 3) a picture or graphic that represents your fun fact, **

Go to this capital city and get a lighter from the guard at an extinguished military guy's memorial. Negotiate if you like, but his usual price is 100 zlotys. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * ANSWER BOTH RESEARCH QUESTIONS FOR EACH CLUE!!**
 * EUROPE **
 * E-1) History [Difficulty = 9] **
 * 1) Who does the fire burn for and why?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country where you found your clue--NOT your clue! ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Within an 1100 meter radius of Artesina, Italy, it is rumored you will find a PINK abnormally large hare. I NEED this picture for the museum!! __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * E-2) Art: [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) Who made this artifact, what is it made of and why on earth would anyone do this?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

This park hosts a famous literary character who has also been the subject of many well known movies! You can find this character by going to these coordinates: 39.461467 -0.360176 __ LETTER TO CURATOR __ :
 * E-3) Geograpy: [Difficulty = 3] **
 * 1) Who wrote the original book introducing this character and why is he lying down? (Hint: get your answer from his story).
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Mama Mia! [Fill in the blanks]--Skip the __________ of Doom at Elitch's and avoid the ___________ of London, too. Instead go to this famous one (use missing word) in Italy and take a picture of this skewed landmark. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * E-4) Science: [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) What was the famous experiment Galileo is said to have performed at this world famous landmark? What were the results of the experiment?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Do you have time to visit William and Harry and their famous grandmother (the Queen)? Once you get to London look for the Queen's house and bring back your favorite photo of her dwelling. __LETTER TO THE CURATOR:__
 * E-5) Culture: [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) What political cause was Wills and Harry's mother best known for? Bring back a picture that shows the human suffering caused by this problem.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

__** AFRICA **__ Take a trip to one of the largest open-pit diamond mines in the world, certainly the largest in Africa. Its name means “resting place of lions.” Once you arrive at the mine, take a picture of the company that owns the right to all the diamonds in this 52-acre pit. __LETTER TO CURATOR:__
 * A-1) Culture: [Difficulty = 9] **
 * 1) Describe the location of this mine. Who is this company and what is a blood diamond? Bring back a picture of a worker at this mine and describe his working conditions.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

I’ve heard rumors about the unique type of jewelry the Mursi women wear. Can you take both an aerial shot of the country this tribe lives in and a picture of the jewelry? That would be a big attraction for the museum. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * A-2) Art: [Difficulty = 5] **
 * 1) Why do the women of this tribe wear this unique jewelry? What is significant about the size of this jewelry and how is this jewelry worn on the body--be specific!
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Talk about a hike! Fly to Africa and climb to the top of her highest mountain: **3 4 9 S 37 21 7 E**. Find a close-by glacier on the summit. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * A-3) Science: [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) What is the name of this glacier and how did it get its name? Speculate why this glacier is soon to be gone and what impact it will have on people who live nearby.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

If you can tolerate the hate of the past, fly to: **14 40 0 N 17 24 0 W**. Bring back an aerial view of this historically deplorable island. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * A-4) History: [Difficulty = 8] **
 * 1) How many Africans are thought to have passed through this island on their way to the Americas?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

The news out of Darfur is disturbing. Although the pictures will be less disturbing than the horror taking place, fly to Darfur and bring back a picture of a refugee, a tent camp, or a destroyed village. Find enormous empathy for the millions of victims for their years of suffering. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * A-5) Geography: **** [Difficulty = 9] **
 * 1) How many internally displaced refugees are there in Darfur and why are they forced to leave their homes?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Nicknamed, "The Killer Lake" this geological wonder is responsible for the sudden deaths of more than 1,700 people and 3,500 animals in 1986! Who knew that lakes could be deadly?!? Do a little research to discover the name of this lake, located in the country of Cameroon, Africa. Be sure to get some pictures and please come back alive!! __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * A-6) Geography: **** [Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) (a) Describe what happened in 1986 to cause the sudden deaths of the villagers living near this lake. (b) Could this deadly lake strike again in the future? Why or why not???
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Twinkle, twinkle, great BIG star! What's that? From Yakoulevskiy, Kazakhstan, go 6.3 miles due east (use the ruler tool from the menu bar--leave the window open and turn off "mouse navigation")) and zoom in (or out) to to an eye altitude of 7300 ft. On a southern penisula of this body of water, you will find an oddity of the earth. Include an areial shot and an actual ground-level photo to explain how this shape is created. __LETTER TO CURATOR:__
 * Central Asia **
 * CA-1) Culture :** ** [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) How is this shape formed and what are some explanations as to why it is there (you'll have to google this!) [Hint: use the word "pentagram" as part of your keyword search];
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Man Overboard! No, no, I mean SHIP OUT OF WATER! Oh, what is going on! This could only happen in Hong Kong. Go to the Whampoa Gardens and get an aerial picture of this lost boat! __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * CA-2) Geography: **__** [ **__** Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) Why do the Hong Kongese hang out here? Share a list of fun things you would do when you visit the Whampoa Gardens.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Emperor Qin was quite the guy! Not wanted to be undefended in the afterlife, he did something amazing! Fly to **34 23 06 N 109 16 30 E**, and zoom in to discover a piece of unearthed history dating back to 221 BC and found in 1974 by a dirt-poor farmer drilling for water. Take a picture of this amazing underground mausoleum. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * CA-3) History: **** [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) What was the purpose of all those dudes? How many are there, what are they made of, and what is something that is totally unique about them?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Jet over to the Taj Mahal. On the banks for the Yamuna River, this amazing structure is world-renowned. Take a picture of the man who built this structure. __LETTER TO CURATOR__**:**
 * CA-4) Art: **** [Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) Tell the love story behind the building of this building.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat! [Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

“Because it’s there!” That’s why those driven souls climb the tallest mountain in the world. Find a picture of the summit and bring it on home. __LETTER TO CURATOR:__
 * CA-5) Science: [ **** Difficulty = 3] **
 * 1) If you were going to summit this mountain, what temperature range would you expect to experience.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Take a hot air balloon to the hometown of the Canuck’s hockey team. Grab a boat to the northern peninsula, visit the aquarium, and bring back a picture of their famous sea otters. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * North America **
 * NA-1) Science: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) Why are sea otters bones often purple?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

__ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * NA-2) Culture: **** [Difficulty = 5] **
 * The world loves a TV host! So go to **33 13 32 N 111 35 48 W** and check out this family’s AMAZING agricultural salute to their choice for 2004. Take a picture of this farm phenomenon AND a picture of the actual celebrity (from her website).
 * 1) Go the Schnepf farm’s webpage and describe the last event that happened this year at the farm!
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Do a Google search for the famous AMARC in Arizona. Find the coordinates for this interesting site and go take a picture of it for your journal. __ LETTER TO CURATOR: __
 * NA-3) History: **** [Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) Describe how this landmark attained its nickname. Review the “full article” link on the Wikipedia icon and describe why this landmark site is in Arizona.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Even Katrina couldn’t take down the longest bridge in the United States! Take a picture from a live traffic cam from this bridge before answering this question for your journal. TIP: You will have to use Google to find a livecam picture from the CauseWay. __LETTER TO CURATOR__: > search box in their articles?
 * NA-4) Geography: **** [Difficulty = 9] **
 * 1) Just short of the length of marathon, how many cars cross this bridge every day and what kinds of life would be best supported by the habitat under the bridge? HINT: From GoogleEarth, find the Wikipedia link for NEW ORLEANS. Warning--there are several wikipedia links to the south of this lake. You are looking for the one that references the name of the city when you hover over the wikipedia icon. Isn't it clever how wikipedia includes a
 * 1) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Those Hawaiians! The make the most beautiful, unique quilts. Many are on display at the Hana Cultural Center. Fly there and take an ARIAL shot of the island and include a picture of a **typical** Hawaiian quilt (just go to google images and search for "hawaiian quilts" __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * NA-5) Art: [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) What Hawaiian island are you on and what makes the construction of a Hawaiian quilt different than any other quilt?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__}__

It's time for a cup of java. Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica. After partaking in a cup of joe, hike to Costa Rica's highest active volcano and take a picture of what you see when you peer into the top. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * South America **
 * SA-1) Science **** [Difficulty = 5] **
 * 1) Explain why you would or wouldn't take a dip in the lake you found!
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Everyone’s heard of a White Elephant, but a Mexican White Horse? Yes, it’s true. Get a picture of this replica of the famous English counterpart, the Uffington Horse. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SA-2) Art: **** [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) What are the two differences (other than location) of these two horse geoglyphs?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Somebody left the water running! On the border of Argentina and Brazil, you will find the convergence of 270 waterfalls that dump 6.5 liters PER SECOND. There are so many beautiful pictures of the falls that you can bring back ANY picture of the falls. Get there by flying to 25 41 17 S 54 26 40 W. __LETTER TO THE CURATOR__:
 * SA-3) Geography: **__** [ **__** Difficulty = 5 **__** ] **__
 * 1) Without shedding a tear of passion, tell the love story from the Guarani as to how the waterfall got its name.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Don’t get a nosebleed when you fly to the largest lake in South America. Found at **15 50 32 S 69 29 15 W**, this lake has more than 25 rivers that feed into it. As big as this lake is, bring back an aerial picture of it! __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SA-4) Culture: **** [Difficulty = 5] **
 * 1) Mention the name of this Lake in your letter and tell me why and how do the Uros people build their own floating islands?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Don’t try to spell THIS on a spelling test! Flying to Hornindalsvatnet, Norway, you will find yourself on the edge of a fiord. We need a picture of the famous waterway! __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SA-5) History: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) A famous seafarer (other than Leif Erickson) came from Norway. He took an amazing journey in a vessel known as Kon-Tiki. What scientific hypothesis was he trying to prove?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

With over 1 BILLION people practicing the Islam faith, many make a yearly pilgrimage to Mecca. Bring back a picture of the holiest building in Mecca, known as the Kaa’bah __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * Middle East **
 * ME-1) Culture: **** [Difficulty = 5] **
 * 1) Describe the ritual of circumambulating.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

ALIENS HAVE LANDED! We have Google Earth proof!! It’s near an airfield in the Sinai Desert!! Go to 28 54 6 N 33 11 28 E and take a picture of this UFO! OK, it’s not a UFO, and when you go to https://productforums.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!topic/gec-other-sentient-side/eMD172_I0mg, you can DISPROVE it is a UFO by taking another picture of a similar structure in Finland. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * ME-2) Geograpy: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) Describe this object and explain why it is shaped the way it is.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

If you could get to Janain, Baghdad, Iraq, you’ve reached the extravagant moment built by an overthrown dictator. Find the Panoramic picture of the Hands of Victory. Bring me back a picture of this monument. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * ME-3) Science: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) Describe what the Hands of Victory swords are made of and if steel cost $2,000 per ton, tell me how much it would cost to replace the swords.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Some people just have too much money! Fly to the city whose leader is Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. From there, travel south down the coastline until you can see one of the most amazing architectural expenditures of money in the world. Visit both the World Island and the Palm Islands. Bring back a picture of whichever one you think is the most extravagant use of money! __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * ME-4) Art: **** [Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) Take the average cost of a home on the northern most archipelago (shaped liked the earth!) and the total cost of building this artificial island and figure out how many homes they hope to build. Explain, in words, how you did this calculation?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Visit the smallest of the occupied territories in the Middle East. Get a physical map of the area. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * ME-5) History: **__** [ **__** Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) Who lives there and where did they come from? Tell me four environmental problems this odd territory struggles with.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Paraglide over to Uluru and take a picture of this giant monolith. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * Oceania **
 * O-1) Culture: **** [Difficulty = 8] **
 * 1) How is dreamtime of the Pitjantjatjara different from ours?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Let's celebrate! Fly to Champagne Pool in the Wai-O-Tapu geothermal reserve located near Rotorua on the North Island of New Zealand. This lake may be beautiful but you might not want to get too close! You'll find this geological wonder at 38 21 33.62 S 176 22 09.20 E. Get a picture of this colorful lake for the museum and include the answers to the following questions: __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * O-2) Art: **** [Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) What chemicals/gases cause the bright colors and the bubbly effect? What does Wai-O-Tapu mean in the Maori language and what is the story behind the name Rotorua, according to Maori legend?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

At **36 24 22 S 174 43 33 E** you will find a New Zealand geoglyph. Take a picture for your journal. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * O-3) Geography: **** [Difficulty = 2] **
 * 1) What does the name of this geoglyph mean?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Keep your eyes open, as Dr. Seuss tells us. And it paid off on for anthropologist Dr. Dean Falk who made an amazing recent discovery. Get there quick!! And take an aerial picture of this island showing all the volcanoes on the island. __LETTER TO THE CURATOR__:
 * O-4) History: **** [Difficulty = 5] **
 * 1) Who are the Hobbits? Where did they live? What was the controversy over her finding?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Take a dip in the ocean as you visit the world’s largest coral reef. Take an aerial picture of this phenomenon. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * O-5) Science: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) What is the main theory as to why the coral reefs are bleaching?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Are you forgetful? Do you love to write notes to yourself and leave then around so you can remember things? After visiting this chicken shed in Thailand (16 23 41N, 103 19 E), you might think this is a good spot for the farmer to keep a giant shopping list. But it isn’t actually a yellow sticky note. Take a picture and post it in your journal. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SouthEast Asia **
 * SEA-1) Culture: **** [Difficulty = 6] **
 * 1) Describe the mistake that was made that led to the invention of sticky notes?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

I need to get a picture from the inside the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum. Find the city this is located in, fly there and get a picture. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SEA-2) Art: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * 1) What was life like in the prison for the 20,000 political prisoners under the Khmer Rouge regime?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

If you fly to the third largest island in the world, you will find a scenic mountain rich with orchids and ferns! And how it got its name is a wondrous story itself. Take an aerial picture of this mountain. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SEA-3) Geography: **__** [ **__** Difficulty = 7] **
 * 1) Tell the story, in your own words, of “Cina Balu”.
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

There is trouble in SouthEast Asia!! Fly quickly to the homeland of Aung San Suu Kyi and take an aerial picture of this country (showing its “other name”). __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SEA-4) History: **** [Difficulty = 5 **__** ] **__
 * 1) Why did this woman win the Noble Peace Prize in 1991? If we invite her to come to speak at the museum, would she come?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__

Zip over to a famous part of Angkor Wat (13 26 7 N 103 53 27 E). This Cambodian temple was built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. The temple was built dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Look around to find the famous Strangling Fig. __LETTER TO CURATOR__:
 * SEA-5) Science: **** [Difficulty = 4] **
 * // Science/South East Asia //**
 * 1) Why do those trees grow like that; how did they get their name?
 * 2) Also, include at least one fun fact about this city or country. ** CHOOSE ONE (1) of the following-- **
 * How to introduce yourself in the primary language,
 * A souvenir that represents this country/culture you would bring back--with a photo of it for your Mixbook,
 * A famous person or landmark and why famous or interesting
 * The name of the smallest value coin and it's value in US currency,
 * A national holiday NOT celebrated in the U.S.,
 * A type of food/dish served in this country that you have never eaten OR would never want to eat![Keywords--delicacy of (country); traditional food of (country), etc.__]__