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A model 'T' Ford motor-car outside a suburban house, 1924.
Famous Nicknames
Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.
Guess the City by Its River Quiz
Graduation cap sitting over a speech bubble with an Australian flag on a blue background. (education)
Australian Vocabulary Quiz
The twin spires of the Grossmunster are a distinctive feature of Zurich's cityscape: the popular panoramic view shows Zurich Downtown Switzerland, with Lake Zurich and the snow-capped Alps in the background.
A Capital Idea
High detailed Australia physical map with labeling.
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