When we recently posted a Truck Crash, there was a lot of unexpected discussion in the comments regarding my use of the term "articulated lorry". I thought it was perfectly normal, but it seems that many of our American readers…

A farmer has written a giant message to the landing pilots of the nearby 549th Strategic Missile Squadron. The field says "You! America Make Proud!". I'm not sure of the exact meaning of this cryptic message, I guess the most…

Today, April 6th, is the second anniversary of Google Sightseeing's launch! We were planning all sorts of celebratory new features, but we're traditionally late with such things, so you may have to wait a few more days. We are also…

In case you missed it, there was recently a spot of bother over the New Orleans images in Google Earth. Back in August 2005, just after Hurricane Katrina wrecked the city, Google updated Maps and Earth with images of the…

It's probably as long as the Great Wall of China, but up until recently I had never heard of what could be the longest man made object ever - The Great Dingo Fence of Australia! Erected in the 1885 to…

This madman is walking down the middle of a motorway! Hmmm, on second thought... maybe he's not in any danger. I wonder what he's up to though? Thanks: ledzepmet