This thread totally reminded me of two humorous articles I wrote for Uncyclopedia on the Seven Ancients Wonders of the World. This was many years ago!
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/T...ens_of_Babylon
http://uncyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Colossus_of_Rhodes
Reading them back they're a bit more crude and immature than I remember but still pretty funny!