Death Road

Yungus Road, or "Death Road" as it is known to the locals, has often been described as the most dangerous road in the world. Running from Bolivia's capital La Paz into a rainforest region known as the Yungas, the road…

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Wednesday, 23rd January 2008

Another Secret Scientology Vault

Outside a ranch home in Creston, CA there's a private racetrack, with a familiar looking symbol. Haven't I seen this before? Ah, yes! That's the super-secret symbol indicating hidden vaults that contain the complete works of late science fiction author…

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Wednesday, 16th January 2008

Steam Trains

Originally developed over 200 years ago, the steam train is easily one of the world's greatest inventions, as it revolutionised both goods and passenger transport. By the 1970s the steam trains had to give up the commercial and transport railways…

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Tuesday, 15th January 2008

Please welcome our newest writer!

It's special day here at GSS, as we're letting one of our most loyal readers join us as a member of the writing team! We'd like you to all welcome Rob Witherow, who we're sure you'll already know, as he's…

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Wednesday, 9th January 2008

Google Sightseeing 2007 Awards

As 2007 draws to a close we present our choices for the best posts of the year. Best Mystery There were numerous contenders for the most confusing or bizarre images, but our pick is the Mystery Plane Outline, as even…

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Monday, 31st December 2007

Christmas 2007

Today's the last day of work before our much needed Christmas break, so things will be quiet over the next week as we spend time with our families, eat too much food and celebrate Hogmanay. So we leave you with…

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Friday, 21st December 2007

Welcome to Google Sightseeing!

Google Sightseeing takes you on a tour of the world as seen from satellite or street views using Google Maps. Our team of authors present weird and wonderful sights as suggested by readers.

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