North America

The Gas Tank

Check out this giant liquefied natural gas tank that sits just to the side of the Southeast Expressway in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Ironcladlou (who is now on his fourth posted submission!) says: The gas tank (as it's known 'round these parts)…

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Tuesday, 7th June 2005

Caterpillar Tractor Co.

Outside of Sun City West, Arizona are the Caterpillar Proving Grounds, where there is some extremely large type! I wonder if the bulldozers prove themselves by digging out these letters over and over again? Thanks to Yablo and Jeff Burton.

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Tuesday, 7th June 2005

Ciudad Juarez

In the city of Ciudad Juarez , Mexico (just east of the Uffington White Horse) is this large type painted on the side of a mountain. The text reads "CD Juarez, La Biblia es la verdad. Leela." which translates to…

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Monday, 6th June 2005

Swing Bridge

Check out this cool Swing bridge caught mid-swing in Little Current, Ontario. Thanks: Didier

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Sunday, 5th June 2005

The Edison Memorial Tower

The 131 foot tall Edison Memorial Tower marks the original site of Thomas Alva Edison's original labs in the Menlo Park section of what is now Edison Township in New Jersey, USA. The tower is topped by the world's largest…

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Sunday, 5th June 2005

Yellowstone National Park

Lots of things to see here in Yellowstone National Park, it's just a pity we can't see any of the grizzly bears, wolves, or free-ranging herds of bison and elk! First up is the world famous Old Faithful Geyser, it's…

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Saturday, 4th June 2005

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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