Google Sightseeing Meets Facebook

Does anybody out there use Facebook? Of course you do, I bet you're only reading this because there's nothing new on your wall. Well now all you Facebookers can join the Google Sightseeing Official Facebook thing! It doesn't achieve much,…

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Friday, 16th November 2007

Secret Swimming Pools

As it's home to the 509th Bomb Wing, operators of the very distinctive wing-shaped B2 stealth bombers, it should be easy to spot a B2 at Whiteman Air Force Base. Unfortunately, we're not in luck today, as browsing around the…

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Monday, 12th November 2007

Vilnius TV Tower

The Vilnius TV Tower is the tallest structure in its home country of Lithuania and yet another member of the famous World Federation of Great Towers to add to our collection. At 326.5m tall, Vilnius TV Tower doesn't break any…

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Wednesday, 7th November 2007

Dropped Cone

The resolution on Google Earth is amazing these days! Just look at the clarity on this dropped ice-cream cone in Cologne's Neumarkt! As the ant-sized people have probably already given away, this isn't an ordinary ice cream cone - it's…

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Monday, 5th November 2007

Site upgrades

We've just completed a few under-the-hood upgrades to GSS and everything seems to be back to normal. If you notice any weirdness or broken bits then please get in touch via the contact form. If you're reading the site via…

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Sunday, 4th November 2007

Truck spillage

Near the city of Liverpool, UK, an articluated lorry appears to have taken the roundabout a bit too fast, and toppled over onto the side of the road. Whatever it was the trailer was carrying is now splattered across the…

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Wednesday, 31st October 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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